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Biden urges Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden implored the top four leaders of Congress on February 27 to act…

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On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate

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The House on Saturday swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts. | Photo Credit: AP On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House on Saturday swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin…

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