Congress passes spending deal, bids to avert gov't shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) ” As a potentially catastrophic hurricane takes aim at the Carolinas, Congress is trying to head off a legislative disaster that could lead to a partial government shutdown weeks before the November elections.The House on Thursday approved a $147 billion package to fund the Energy Department, veterans’ programs and the legislative branch. It came a day after the Senate passed the measure. The bill now goes to White House, where President Donald Trump is expected to […]
