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News Wrap: House passes government funding bill

Clip: 12/8/2016 | 4m 15s

The House approved a bill to fund the government through April.

In our news wrap Thursday, the House approved a bill to fund the government through April. It includes disaster relief for Louisiana and aid for the contaminated water system in Flint, Michigan. Despite its passage, members of both parties complained about the legislative process. Also, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid gave his final speech to the chamber, after serving for 30 years.

12/08/2016 | Rating NR

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