Good news. Govexec.com reports today that the Democrat and Republican leadership in Congress along with the White House have agreed on an omnibus spending bill for the current government fiscal year. Congress has time to pass this legislation before the December 20 deadline provided by the current continuing resolution. Details have not yet been unveiled.

The House of Representatives passed Speaker Pelosi’s prescription drug bill (H.R. 3) along party lines. The Health Affairs blog provides a helpful outline of the various prescription drug bills under Congressional consideration including their status.

The Senate approved the President’s nomination of Stephen Hahn, MD, to be Food and Drug Commissioner today by a 72-18 vote. Fortune offers background on the good doctor.