US Congress Nears Passage of Temporary Spending Bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to approve a temporary spending bill Tuesday that will keep the federal government operating until mid-December, putting off yet another Republican showdown with President Barack Obama over spending priorities. Tuesday's expected vote comes after the chamber voted 77-19 Monday to advance the measure towards a final vote. Once it gets the Senate's approval, it will be sent to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, which has until midnight...

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