Washington – The Senate passed a short-term spending bill Thursday that would avoid a partial government shutdown when the current fiscal year ends at midnight Friday, and provide another boost in military and economic aid to Ukraine as it seeks to fend off a brutal Russian invasion. The bill funds the federal government through December 16 and buys lawmakers more time to agree on legislation setting spending levels for fiscal year 2023. It passed 72-25 and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. All “no” votes came from…
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