Schumer assists GOP in avoiding shutdown

Senate Republicans have taken a bipartisan step to fund the government through the midterm elections by passing a short-term funding extension, avoiding a government shutdown until early December. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader John Thune support the measure to promote predictability and prevent further disruptions amid ongoing budget negotiations. The current fiscal year deadline is September 30, but lawmakers aim to pass the extension during the Senate’s final week before recess.

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