On the recordSeptember 2, 2026
It gives the nation and our constituents certainty, certainty that the government will remain open, certainty that our service members will be paid.
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abcnews.comIt gives the nation and our constituents certainty, certainty that the government will remain open, certainty that our service members will be paid.
Discussing the short-term funding bill's impact.
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