Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

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The bill must be approved by the House — This is crucial as it could delay or prevent a government shutdown.
Keeps funding at current levels until December 11 — Ensures stability in government operations and services leading up to midterms. Fique de olho:
Potential for legislative gridlock if the House rejects the Senate bill.

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Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levelsThe US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill that will prevent a shutdown through the midterm elections, though it still must be approved by the House of Representatives.

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