![epa08869376 The US Capitol Building is seen after sunset in Washington, DC, USA, 07 December 2020. Lawmakers are set to extend a deadline by one week to prevent a partial government shutdown as a temporary spending bill is set to expire on 11 December. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6AGZGXIADGEKMQJW7NUW6T66YU.jpg?smart=true&auth=ac9968fa7d353f4f393c0b99cba7e76a325544e3ab6df525a82b5162ce6e0b3e&width=400&height=225)
The US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, December 7, 2020. EPA
The US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, December 7, 2020. EPA
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