Must-pass bill includes waiver to fast-track Mattis confirmation

Rep. Hal Rogers introduced a short-term spending bill Tuesday designed to keep the government funded at current levels through April 28, but the must-pass measure could hit a roadblock due to a rider Democrats won't be happy about.

Rep. Hal Rogers introduced a short-term spending bill Tuesday designed to keep the government funded at current levels through April 28, but the must-pass measure could hit a roadblock due to a rider Democrats won't be happy about.…