Democrats Nearly Sink Omnibus Spending Bill Over Dodd-Frank Change

Democrats rebelled against the government funding bill Thursday, joining with a handful of Republicans to nearly vote down a measure that would keep federal offices running, but was also packed with policy riders walking back financial reform.

The inelegantly named "cromnibus" appropriations bill would fund the government after current funding expires on Dec. 11. But lawmakers are also trying to use the must-pass legislation to gut campaign finance rules and undo Dodd-Frank provisions designed to curb risky Wa