House approves $1.1 trillion measure to fund government through Sept 30

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House approves $1.1 trillion measure to fund government through Sept 30

<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/u-house-approves-1-1-trillion-measure-fund-211907572--business.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/QNsl_tyf7WF6oYvMD6R_Vg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9NzU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2014-01-15T220941Z_3_CBREA0E1NI800_RTROPTP_2_USA-FISCAL.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="A member of the U.S. House of Representatives walks down the steps from the House Chamber as he exits the U.S. Capitol in Washington" align="left" title="A member of the U.S. House of Representatives walks down the steps from the House Chamber as he exits the U.S. Capitol in Washington" border="0" /></a>By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill on Wednesday that quashes the threat of a government shutdown through September 30 and offers lawmakers a chance to end four years of chaotic, crisis-driven budgeting. The 359-67 vote, reflecting strong bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled chamber, sends the measure to the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate for approval by Saturday. The Senate gave itself three more days to consider the measure by approving an extension of current funding that was due to expire at midnight on Wednesday. The massive &quot;omnibus&quot; spending bill, which funds programs from missile systems to Amtrak rail services, passed with strong majorities of both House Republicans and Democrats.</p><br clear="all"/>

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