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Congress Returns to Tackle Government Funding Before Midterms

As Congress reconvenes after a month-long recess, lawmakers face a tight deadline to pass a short-term government funding bill by September 30. This bill aims to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections, with significant implications for SNAP benefits and military pay.

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