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Senate Reaches Agreement To Prevent Government Shutdown

U.S. Senate votes on a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown of the federal government, in Washington

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Friday night that senators have successfully reached an agreement to vote on the stop gap funding bill before the midnight deadline. This agreement is expected to prevent a shutdown of the federal government.

During his announcement on the Senate floor, Schumer expressed optimism about the bipartisan agreement, stating, 'I have very good news for my colleagues and the country. Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement that will allow us to pass the CR tonight, before the midnight deadline.'

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