The House and Senate will return to Washington on Dec. 1, but then have only until Dec. 11 to take further action on FY 2015 spendiing and avert a government shutdown. Reports are that a short-term continuing resolution is becoming the likely course of action. The President’s actions on immigration have left Republicans undecided about a response. Some want to use appropriations as a response, while others seek to keep immigration and spending separate.