The United States Congress eliminated the threat of a government shutdown that would have been politically risky this fall, the period leading up to the midterm elections.
The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of an extension of federal spending at current levels, with some exceptions, thus avoiding the interruption of government services.
The vote represents a victory for lawmakers who sought to avoid a government shutdown at a politically sensitive time, close to the midterm elections.
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