Senate Approves Short-Term Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown

Why it matters locally: A federal government shutdown would have impacted various federal services and operations within Delaware, including funding for federal agencies with a presence in the state.

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WASHINGTON – The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill. This action aims to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill provides continued funding for federal operations through December 16, 2022.