https://redstate.com/brian_d/2011/12/05/this-week-in-washington-december-5-2011/feed/Conservative News & Politicsen-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:17:54 -0400<![CDATA[Expect the next few weeks to be loaded with deals on a year end spending package and expiring tax provisions.  This is the time of year when controversial items are snuck into massive spending bills, so keep your eyes on Washington, D.C.]]>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:30:43 -0500<![CDATA[Brian Darling]]>https://redstate.com/brian_d/2011/12/05/this-week-in-washington-december-5-2011-n41380