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US House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averts Shutdown Before Midterms

With the threat of a government shutdown looming, the US House approved a short-term funding bill that keeps federal agencies running through December 11, sidestepping political turmoil ahead of the midterm elections.

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House returns from recess, shutdown prevention top priority

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Vote expected on Senate-approved short-term funding bill

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House passes short-term funding bill, avoids shutdown

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Lawmakers overwhelmingly approve funding bill before midterms

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Bill heads to President Trump's desk for signature

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  5. Breaking911: The House voted 370–48 to pass a short-term funding bill, averting a government shutdown ahead of the November election. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk. It keeps federal agencies funded at current levels through Dec. 11.
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