Senate moves forward on transportation spending

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A $108 billion measure that would boost funding for infrastructure projects and housing subsidies for the poor is moving ahead in the Senate, highlighting the stark differences between the Democratic-led chamber and the GOP House over the budget.

The measure cleared a procedural hurdle by a bipartisan 73-26 vote Tuesday, and that sets up days of debate with the goal of passing the measure next week.

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