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Senate passes first government funding package, setting up clash with House GOP 

The Senate passed its first set of government funding measures on Wednesday, setting up a clash between the House Republicans and the Senate as they push for steeper cuts in spending and a number of partisan riders. The Senate voted 82-15 in favor of the package, which includes full-year funding for Veterans Affairs (VA), Transportation and Urban Development (HUD), and Housing and Urban Development.

 The Senate passed its first round of government funding measures for financial 2024 on Wednesday, sparking a fight with House Republicans as the party pushes for more drastic spending reductions and numerous partisan riders. The package, which covers full-year funding for the departments of Veterans Affairs ( VA ), Transportation ( DOT ), and Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ), was approved by Senators 82 to 15 to pass. As the House Republicans push for even steeper spending cuts and a number of political riders, the Senate passed its second set of government funding measures for financial 2024 on Wednesday. The package, which provides full-year funding for the departments of Veterans Affairs ( VA ), Transportation ( DOT ), and Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ), was approved by senators by a vote of 82 to 15. 

The Senate passed its first set of government funding measures on Wednesday, setting up a clash between the House Republicans and the Senate as they push for steeper cuts in spending and a number of partisan riders. The Senate voted 82-15 in favor of the package, which includes full-year funding for Veterans Affairs (VA), Transportation and Urban Development (HUD), and Housing and Urban Development.

  

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