House ends threat of government shutdown, for time being

Bringing a tense debate to a quiet close, the House approved legislation Tuesday to fund the government and replenish disaster aid into next month, ending for now the threat of a government shutdown. The House voted 352 to 66 to fund the government through Nov. 18. At that time, Congress is expected ...

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