Congress Averts Government Shutdown as Conservatives Steam Over Border‚ Spending
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Congress Averts Government Shutdown as Conservatives Steam Over Border‚ Spending

Congress cleared legislation extending government funding into March‚ a step that ensures federal workers will remain on the job but does nothing to alleviate underlying political pressures stemming from high U.S. debt levels‚ record crossings at the southern border and an enduring war in Ukraine. The Senate passed the measure 77-18‚ followed by House approval‚ 314-108. The two votes send the measure to President Biden’s desk with time to spare ahead of the weekend deadline. In a replay...