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Government shutdown clash looms as White House seeks short-term government funding bill | The Atlanta Voice

The White House is seeking a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown and punt the fight until soon after the November elections, according to a proposal sent to Capitol Hill, setting up a potential clash with Democrats ahead of high-stakes negotiations this month. Both sides need to reach a deal to avoid a shutdown by the end of September. […]

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