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Bill to avert government shutdown inches to Senate passage
Source: Reuters
Bill to avert government shutdown inches to Senate passage
By Richard Cowan
WASHINGTON | Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:16pm EDT
(Reuters) - The Senate on Monday inched closer to passage of a bill to fund federal agencies through September 30 and avoid a government shutdown at the end of this month when existing money runs out.
Racing against a March 27 deadline, senators voted 63-35 to limit debate on the legislation so that it can be approved and sent to the House of Representatives for final approval this week.
A Senate vote on passage could come as early as Tuesday.
Just before the procedural vote, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, frustrated by the slow pace, urged his colleagues to let the legislation move ahead.
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By Richard Cowan
WASHINGTON | Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:16pm EDT
(Reuters) - The Senate on Monday inched closer to passage of a bill to fund federal agencies through September 30 and avoid a government shutdown at the end of this month when existing money runs out.
Racing against a March 27 deadline, senators voted 63-35 to limit debate on the legislation so that it can be approved and sent to the House of Representatives for final approval this week.
A Senate vote on passage could come as early as Tuesday.
Just before the procedural vote, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, frustrated by the slow pace, urged his colleagues to let the legislation move ahead.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/18/us-usa-fiscal-idUSBRE92B0ZE20130318
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