U.S. Highway Funding Extension Through July Passed by House
The short-term member gives Congress breathing room to figure out a more comprehensive extension.
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The U.S. House voted to keep federal money flowing for highways and mass-transit programs for two more months, through the end of July.
Lawmakers voted 387-35 on Tuesday for the short-term measure to give themselves time to negotiate toward a longer extension. The Senate also plans to vote on the measure this week before Congress leaves Washington for a week-long Memorial Day recess.