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How Congress Averted a Government Shutdown, and what’s next to come

This week, a lot has happened in Washington. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted on bribery charges, longtime California senator Dianne Fienstien died, and most importantly, Congress was able to avert a government shutdown. But how? Earlier this morning, a shutdown seemed all but certain. Let’s get into it. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy …

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