WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress was racing on Thursday to approve a massive spending bill and send it to President Donald Trump for enactment before a midnight Friday government shutdown deadline,in a move that would significantly boost defense and non-military funding through Sept. 30.The House of Representatives planned to debate and vote on the measure on Thursday.
Congress Scrambles To Pass Funding Bill Before Friday Deadline
Reuters, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Thu, 03/22/2018 - 6:54am
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