This week, Congress is expected to pass a two-week extension to avoid a partial government shutdown. This will give both sides time work out the remaining spending bills, with the potential to see other legislation cross the finish line. Will policymakers address the doughnut hole? There's also the medical device and health insurance tax, among other pending legislation.

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