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Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

By Susan Ferrechio
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Senate passes spending deal nearly two hours into partial government closure

The Senate early Friday morning passed legislation to keep the government open, nearly two hours after federal funding lapsed and a partial, but temporary, government shutdown took effect.

The bill funds the government through March 23, and Senate passage was set to be followed quickly by House passage before the effects of the shutdown were felt.

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