The House has approved legislation to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month and give the Pentagon some relief from a cash crunch that's harming military readiness.
House Oks Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown
DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent, San Diego Union-Tribune Nation
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 12:07pm
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