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Congress moves to avoid immediate government shutdown

WASHINGTON D.C.  (WOLO)- Congress has approved a  two-week extension to avoid an immediate government shutdown. Congress moves to avoid immediate government shutdown The stopgap spending measure would push the deadline of when funding will expire for several government agencies from December 7th to December 21st. All that is left is a signature from the president. If signed,  lawmakers could succeed in…

Government Shutdown Averted

ABC NEWS–The Government has avoided a shutdown after congress reached a last minute deal that could fund most government operations through September. ABC’S Janae Norman takes a look at the deal and what it means to you. Categories: Local News, National News, Politics Tags: Congress

‘Orlando Will Be Repeated,’ Former ISIS Captive Warns Congress

Nadia Murad, center, human rights activist, testifies during Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, June 21, 2016, in Washington. Mark Wilson/Getty Images “No place is safe for anyone.” That’s the chilling assessment a former ISIS captive has given U.S. lawmakers, recounting her harrowing tale under the grips of an international terrorist organization. “Orlando will be…