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US House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
Congress Approves Legislation to Avert Government Shutdown
House votes to fund the government through mid-December
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to fund the federal government through mid-December, averting a shutdown before the midterms, pending President Trump's signature. The measure includes a short-term postponement on a looming regulatory crackdown on intoxicating hemp products, providing the industry more time to lobby against restrictions.
- The House passed the government funding bill by a 370-48 vote.
- The bill extends government funding through mid-December.
- The measure awaits President Donald Trump's signature.
- The House passed a short-term government funding bill including a postponement on the hemp ban.
- The measure provides the intoxicating hemp industry more time to lobby against restrictions.
- US House passed a temporary funding bill
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