Congress moving ahead on spending to avert shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) ” As a potentially catastrophic hurricane heads for the Carolinas, Congress is moving to avert a legislative disaster that could lead to a partial government shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections.The House is set to vote Thursday on a $147 billion package to fund the Energy Department, veterans’ programs and the legislative branch. The Senate on Wednesday night approved the measure 92-5.Meanwhile lawmakers said they will seek to pass a […]
