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Senate Passes Funding Bill Amid Gridlock | Spokane News
Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown with a bipartisan Senate funding bill, though it’s just a temporary fix still needing House approval. The vote was delayed by a fiery debate over hemp product sales—ultimately tabled after the White House prevailed. Amid the chaos, lawmakers also wrapped up other urgent business like confirming a new attorney general, all while racing to finish before recess and get back to campaigning. The bill includes key tweaks: blocking a rule that would’ve forced political appointees to approve grants, closing a loophole for Border Patrol funding, and…
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