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Government Averted Shutdown Again | Lake Charles News
The House just passed a temporary funding bill to avoid a government shutdown—just in time before elections, with a 370-48 vote. Already approved by the Senate, it now awaits the President’s signature and will keep essential services running until December 11th. Lawmakers are dodging the chaos of last year’s record-breaking shutdowns (one lasted 43 days, another 76) while buying time to negotiate a full-year budget. Republicans push for military spending and cuts elsewhere; Democrats want balanced support for domestic programs. It’s a short-term fix amid deep partisan divides—how they resolve…
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