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US Senate Approves Short-Term Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

Politics35 sourcesAug 9, 2026
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The US Senate approved a short-term funding bill on August 9, averting a government shutdown. The measure passed as lawmakers faced a deadline to fund federal operations, allowing the Senate to proceed with its August recess.

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