BUDGET // It appears a government shutdown will be averted as GOP lawmakers have agreed to allow a vote on a $170 million aid package for Flint. http://cvote.it/2d2D5Bt
2016 // GOP lawmakers run away from Trump’s comments on former Miss Universe. http://cvote.it/2dqVfQ0
2016 // Fox News releases a 2003 interview with Donald Trump in which he expresses skepticism about going into Iraq. http://cvote.it/2dqTKkT
GENOCIDE // Iraqi Catholics in U.S. are divided over whether fellow Christians should leave Iraq or stay to preserve faith there. http://cvote.it/2dqYOFJ
CUBA // President Obama nominates an ambassador to Cuba. Senators Rubio and Cruz — both of Cuban descent — promise to block the appointment. http://cvote.it/2dqS2Qx
CATHOLIC // Pope Francis: Feeling hopeless? Don’t drink – pray! http://cvote.it/2d2ECHG
HOPE // From homeless to meeting the Pope – a story of inspiration. http://cvote.it/2dqQpSZ
ON THIS DAY // 1941 – Ted Williams becomes the last person to hit .400 in a season. http://cvote.it/1P0DiSq
SAINT // Saint Wenceslaus – http:/cvote.it/DailySaint
DAILY READINGS // Today’s readings – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
FUNNY //