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Jay Struber reports on key news headlines. The House is voting on a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with a deadline looming. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates the Senate will vote if the House passes it. Meanwhile, Wyoming enacts a statewide mask mandate and new restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge. Hospitals are under pressure, but cases have recently declined. Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's lawyer, is recovering from COVID-19 and expects to leave the hospital soon.

What is the purpose of the short-term spending bill discussed in the first section?

• To fund new infrastructure projects

• To provide tax relief to small businesses

• To avoid a partial government shutdown

• To increase government funding for education

What is the main point of contention between Democrat and Republican leaders mentioned in the first section?

• Immigration policy

• Environmental regulations

• New coronavirus relief

• Healthcare reform

What new measure took effect in Wyoming as mentioned in the second section?

• A ban on public gatherings

• A statewide curfew

• A new tax on restaurants

• A statewide mask mandate

What recent trend in COVID-19 cases in Wyoming is highlighted in the second section?

• No significant change in case numbers

• A consistent increase over the past month

• A recent surge followed by a decline

• A steady decline over the past year

What is the status of Rudy Giuliani's health as mentioned in the third section?

• He is in critical condition

• He is expected to be released from the hospital

• He has been transferred to another hospital

• He is still experiencing severe symptoms