Lawmakers release spending bill to fund federal government until March 14

Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14.

Lawmakers release spending bill to fund federal government until March 14
The Christmas tree outside the U.S. Capitol is illuminated as Congress works to finalize a stop-gap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.

Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14.

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