Breaking News: Senate approves stopgap bill to prevent shutdown

View in your browser     Senate approves stopgap bill to prevent shutdown The Senate passed a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown set to begin on Friday, sending the bill to President Trump hours ahead of the deadline.  Senators voted 74-20 on the continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through Dec. 20.  In addition to funding the government the stopgap bill also provides funding for U.S. census efforts, a 3.1 percent military pay raise and extents controversial surveillance programs from mid-December to March.  Read the full story here         SPONSORED CONTENT — DELTA AIR LINES   Coveted for their skills and servant leadership, veterans make a great fit for the Delta culture. Learn more about Delta’s strong commitment to supporting the veteran communities and hiring initiatives.           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for Breaking News     Forward Breaking News       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.