Senate Passes Short-Term Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
- Measure financing government through Dec. 16 needs House Vote
- Lawmakers negotiating as full-year accord remains elusive
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The Senate passed a stopgap measure on Thursday to avoid a potential U.S. government shutdown this weekend, as talks continue on a $1.1 trillion spending plan and separate legislation to revive dozens of tax breaks.