Does Congress Lame-Duck Agenda Contain Surprise Deals?

The transcript discusses the upcoming leadership elections and the December 11th deadline for government funding. It highlights the tasks to be addressed during the lame duck session, including the spending bill, Ebola funding, military force authorization in Syria, and tax breaks. The change in power in Congress and the tensions between key figures like Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell are also discussed. Concerns from House conservatives, particularly Tim Holtz camp, about potential actions during the lame duck session are analyzed.

What is the significance of the spending bill that Congress must pass by December 11th?

What are the potential implications of the tensions between Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell for future legislation?