Senate Advances Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
With strong bipartisan support, the Senate moves forward on a continuing resolution to maintain government funding through December and block a controversial Trump-era grant rule.
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With strong bipartisan support, the Senate moves forward on a continuing resolution to maintain government funding through December and block a controversial Trump-era grant rule.
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