Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 42 fallback 42 lame duck 41 temporary 40 compromise 40 replacement 39 expires 39 lame duck session 39 supplemental 39 expiring 38 fixes 38 backup 38 appropriations bill 38 logjam 38 cobbled together 37 replacements 37 Band Aid 36 workable 36 vetoed 36 extension 35 reauthorization 35 impasse 35 expire 35 IOUs 35 stalemate 35 serviceable 35 replace 34 fix 34 extensions 34 plug 33 stimulus 33 budget 33 measure 33 plugging 33 gap 32 stimulus package 32 backstop 32 patched 32 piecemeal 32 limbo 32 multiyear 32 patching 32 blueprint 32 backups 32 overhaul 31 holdover 31 relief 31 workhorse 31 Senate Appropriations Committee 31 option 31 bill 31 bare bones 31 slimmed down 31 vetoing 31 passable 31 fiscally responsible 30 pass 30 shutdown 30 Plan B 30 leader Mitch McConnell 30 blank check 30 clunkers 30 supplant 30 replacing 30 roadblock 30 alternative 30 recess 30 veto 30 rubber stamp 29 until 29 Hoyer 29 deadline 29 gimmicks 29 shortfall 29 balking 29 ineffective 29 backdoor 29 finalize 29 Reid D Nev 29 add ons 29 budget shortfall 29 SCHIP 29 bare minimum 29 wishful thinking 29 revolving door 29 appropriations 29 cash strapped 28 palatable 28 filibuster 28 tinkering 28 shortfalls 28 expendable 28 reinforcements 28 unworkable 28 afloat 28 appropriation 28 longterm 28 overhauls 28 jettison 28 gaps 28 noncommittal 28 package