Moment of truth for U.S. Congress on government funding, debt, Biden agenda

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The Senate has a test vote set Monday to keep the government funded and avert a federal debt default before Thursday's fiscal year-end deadline. An expected Monday vote on a related $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package is now postponed until Thursday. Biden personally spoke with lawmakers on the path forward, according to a White House official.

9 months ago·Washington, United States

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Moment of truth for U.S. Congress on government funding, debt, Biden agenda

The U.S. Congress faces a showdown on Monday over government spending and debt, opening a week that could also include action on President Joe Biden's sweeping social agenda if Democrats can resolve internal divisions about the package. The Senate will hold a procedural vote on Monday evening on legislation that has already passed the House of Representatives to fund the U.S. government through Dec. 3 and suspend the nation's borrowing limit un…

9 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Moment of truth for U.S. Congress on government funding, debt, Biden agenda

By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON - The U.S. Congress faces a showdown on Monday over government spending and debt, opening a week that could also include action on President Joe Biden's sweeping social agenda if Democrats can resolve internal divisions about the package. The Senate will hold a procedural vote on Monday evening on legislation that has already passed the House of

9 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding

It’s a consequential week for President Joe Biden’s agenda as Democratic leaders work to delicately trim back his $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” package and pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding

9 months ago·United States

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CNN

Congress news: Live updates on government funding vote and other negotiations

President Biden's legislative agenda enters a critical week as his bipartisan infrastructure deal hangs in the balance and a government shutdown looms. Follow here for the latest news on negotiations in Congress.

9 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a consequential week for President Joe Biden's agenda , as Democratic leaders delicately trim back his $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better" package to win over remaining lawmakers and work to quickly pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown.

9 months ago·United States

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