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.
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