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Senators reach deal to avert government shutdown

Senators reach deal to avert government shutdown

A last-minute deal reached by Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate diminished the chances of a government shutdown by week's end.

 

White House puts Irene's federal cost at $1.5 billion

The price in disaster relief will further balloon a government account that already is a source of partisan friction between President Obama and Congress.

 

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