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News Wrap: Congress moves on bill to prevent shutdown

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A temporary spending bill that will keep the federal government running through Jan. 19

In our news wrap Thursday, the House passed a temporary spending bill that will keep the federal government running through Jan. 19, with the Senate expected to follow suit. Also, the United Nations General Assembly defied President Trump and rejected his policy shift on Jerusalem.

12/21/2017

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