House Republican leaders continue to call for Democrats to freeze government spending, rather than pass a $410 billion omnibus bill that includes more than 9,000 Democrat- and GOP-requested earmarks. While funding the federal government through September, the bill would also increase discretionary spending by the highest percentage in 30 years (with the exception of 9/11).

Following their conference meeting this morning, Minority Leader John Boehner said there is "a whole lot of wasteful spending in there that's not necessary" and said Democrats should "freeze it at last year's levels."

Conference Chairman Mike Pence said unlike the American people -- who "get it" -- "if this bill comes to floor...it proves that Democrats don't get it."