Congress strikes last-minute deal to avoid government shutdown

Lawmakers have come to an agreement just in time to prevent a looming government shutdown on October 1st. The 20-page bill extends government funding for the next three months, with the agreement now set to expire on December 20th.

Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul breaks down the details of the deal.

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This post was written by Angel Smith

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