Senate pushes ahead with plan to fund government through midterms
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
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The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
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