The omnibus spending bill: the voters win

Given public and private pressure on many Senators, Senator Reid pulled the omnibus spending bill, agreeing to a measure to continue spending at current levels until February.  This represents good news — at last — from the 111th Congress.  (WSJ columnist Kimberly Strassel aptly calls the accomplishment of Republican leader Senator Mitch McConnell a mini Christmas miracle.)  The 111th should now defer debate on the START treaty and the DREAM Act and go home.