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Senate passes $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, aid Ukraine

Senate approves $1.7 trillion spending bill to avoid government shutdown, aid Ukraine

12/22/2022

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Senate passes $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, aid Ukraine

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Senate approves $1.7 trillion spending bill to avoid government shutdown, aid Ukraine

With Congress coming down to the wire to keep the government open, there were questions Thursday if the $1.7 trillion spending bill would be derailed in the Senate. But it cleared the chamber and heads to the House of Representatives where a vote is expected Friday. John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the developments.

12/22/2022

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