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deal on government funding. a deal has not been reached on the other big issue of the week. that is the possible extension of the payroll tax holiday. leaders in both parties are suggesting a temporary retention of that, so that discussions over funding can continue. our phone lines are open. we would like to know what you think about these last minute negotiations. these are our phone lines. a good friday morning to you. we will be here for just two hours. the house is in early today, 9:00 a.m. eastern time. the spending bill is likely to be on their agenda. later on, two members of congress, one democrat and one republican, to tell you what they think about the negotiations and how they will cast their votes. they are louie gohmert and john larson of connecticut. manu raju is the politico congressional reporter. this is the politico story this morning. manu raju has been covering this all week. good morning to you and what can you tell the c-span audience about this d ....