House approves spending bill, leaving senators hours to act before shutdown deadline

The House has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14. The timing leaves the Senate just hours to act before a midnight deadline to prevent a government shutdown.

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Dec 20, 2024 - 17:00
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House approves spending bill, leaving senators hours to act before shutdown deadline
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is up outside the building where GOP leaders are furiously scrambling to find a way to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the day on Friday.

The House has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14. The timing leaves the Senate just hours to act before a midnight deadline to prevent a government shutdown.

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