Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
A view shows the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal/File Photo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal and Doina Chiacu; writing by Susan Heavey)
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