Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close ( apnews.com )
Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work funding the government through September....
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