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A government shutdown draws closer as House lawmakers voted to reject a temporary spending bill Thursday. AP Images

Government shutdown looms as House votes against latest funding bill

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A government shutdown looms nearer after the House rejected a bill that would have kept it funded into March. And drones are now banned in parts of New York and New Jersey after a spate of mysterious sightings. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. House votes against latest stopgap bill aimed to avoid government shutdown The House rejected a stopgap bill Thursday, Dec. 19, that would have kept the government running. The vote came ahead of a potential shutdown starting at midnight Saturday, Dec. 21, when lawmakers head home for the holidays. The bill fell short…

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