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Democrats, Senate and government shutdown

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Government shutdown averted as Democrats help Senate approve GOP spending bill

Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Bill to avert government shutdown clears key hurdle with help from Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

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Americans think Trump’s cuts will hurt (and help) the country. Here’s how

Senate Democrats’ decision to allow Republicans to pass a spending bill will avert a short-term shutdown, but it will also ...

Government Assistance for Affordable Housing Is Enriching Private Equity Firms

Critics say Trump’s pick for top housing regulator has private equity interests that are at odds with reform efforts.

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