U.S. Congress to vote on short-term spending measure as government shutdown just days away

The U.S. House of Representatives is planning a vote on a short-term spending measure as a government shutdown is now just days away. If Congress doesn’t act quickly, the government could come to a halt as early as Sunday – with far-reaching implications for federal workers and the North American economy.

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