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Shutdown Avoided Before Election | Austin News
The House just passed a last-minute funding bill to keep the government running until December 4th, avoiding a potential shutdown right before the midterms — a move that’s already sparking political fireworks. Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are pushing it as a smart, election-year precaution, even daring Democrats to oppose it. But Democrats are furious, calling it a rushed, one-sided deal that sidelines their priorities like protecting grant funding. While some GOP members see it as a win to prevent chaos, others worry about the optics — and the Senate still needs Democratic votes…
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