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In this Nov. 26, 2013 photo, Jon Hernandez of Roselle Park, N.J. plays a game of Internet poker from his home. Atlantic City's casino revenue fell below $3 billion last year for the first time in 22 years, as increasing competition in the northeastern U.S. continued to shrink the market. Figures released Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement showed the city's casinos won $2.86 billion in 2013, down from just over $3 billion in 2012. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

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FILE - This June 26, 2013 file photo shows the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, left, and its sister property, The Water Club, in Atlantic City, N.J. Atlantic City's casino revenue fell below $3 billion last year for the first time in 22 years, as increasing competition in the northeastern U.S. continued to shrink the market. Figures released Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement showed the city's casinos won $2.86 billion in 2013, down from just over $3 billion in 2012. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

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FILE - This Feb. 29, 2012 file photo shows the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, right, and Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, in Atlantic City, N.J. Atlantic City's casino revenue fell below $3 billion last year for the first time in 22 years, as increasing competition in the northeastern U.S. continued to shrink the market. Figures released Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement showed the city's casinos won $2.86 billion in 2013, down from just over $3 billion in 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

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Congress’ spending bill bans taxpayer money from financing official portrait paintings of presidents, Cabinet secretaries and high-ranking members of Congress. (Associated Press)

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Congress’ spending bill bans taxpayer money from financing official portrait paintings of presidents, Cabinet secretaries and high-ranking members of Congress. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

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Congress' spending bill bans taxpayer money from financing official portrait paintings of presidents, Cabinet secretaries and high-ranking members of Congress.

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Riders attached to the spending bill include language preventing the Postal Service from ending Saturday delivery or closing many rural post offices.

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Tennessee Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt arrives for a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans introduced Whisenhunt as their 17th head coach and only their third different coach since moving from Houston to Tennessee. At right is Titans executive vice president Don MacLachlan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Maine Public Utilities Commission Chairman Tom Welch, speaks Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at a hearing in Hallowell, Maine. In a 2-1 vote, the commission gave initial approval to the University of Maine and its partner companies' offshore wind project proposal. (AP Photo/Joel Page)

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, following a Democratic policy lunch. A massive $1.1 trillion spending bill, aimed at funding the government through October and putting to rest the bitter budget battles of last year, is getting generally positive reviews from House Republicans who are eager to avoid another shutdown crisis with elections looming. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, following a Republican policy lunch. A massive $1.1 trillion spending bill, aimed at funding the government through October and putting to rest the bitter budget battles of last year, is getting generally positive reviews from House Republicans who are eager to avoid another shutdown crisis with elections looming. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. pauses during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, following a Democratic policy lunch. A massive $1.1 trillion spending bill, aimed at funding the government through October and putting to rest the bitter budget battles of last year, is getting generally positive reviews from House Republicans who are eager to avoid another shutdown crisis with elections looming. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)