Government passes Omnibus Funding Bill in rush to avoid shutdown
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The House is expected to approve a budget for the rest of the fiscal year, which wouldd prevent a government shutdown. How long it takes to vote on that measure could come down to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Members in both parties say he might give a lengthy floor speech. But, Amy Kiley reports that lawmakers seem optimistic about having funding in place for the new year.
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