Senate to Vote on Stopgap Bill to Keep Government Open Through December 11
A bipartisan stopgap appropriations bill aims to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections by extending funding into fiscal 2027.
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A bipartisan stopgap appropriations bill aims to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections by extending funding into fiscal 2027.
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