Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
Summary
With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through mid-December.
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<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2602x1740+0+0/resize/2602x1740!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5f%2F44%2F041874aa4b1cabf0d0543de0b91f%2Fap26242750369174.jpg' alt='The U.S. Capitol is seen from Pennsylvania Avenue on Aug. 30. The House voted Tuesday to extend government funding past this fall's midterm elections.'/>With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through mid-December.
(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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