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Congress is on track to avoid a government shutdown, after the House voted overwhelmingly — with Democratic support — to approve a two-tier spending bill. The unusual approach would keep some government offices open through Jan. 19, and the rest through Feb. 2, all at current funding levels. The Senate is expected to vote on the plan later this week, and the White House says Biden will sign it if it gets to his desk.
