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Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill

U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of Congress passing a stopgap spending bill to prevent a partial federal government shutdown, which would occur if funding legislation is not approved by October 1.

Reuters WORLD
Published September 20,2024
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U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.