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United States Senate Reaches Money Agreement to Prevent Government Shutdown During Election Time

Senate leaders agreed on a funding plan to keep the government operating.

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Key Points

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United States Senate passed a funding deal.

Deal prevents a government shutdown.

Negotiations took place during the campaign season before the August recess.

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The vote is expected before the Senate's summer break, as members focus on upcoming elections.

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7 words

United States Senate

Group of elected leaders who make laws for the United States.

funding

Money needed to run things.

government shutdown

When the government stops working because it has no money.

campaign season

Time when people try to win votes to stay in office.

re-election

When a leader tries to be chosen again.

measure

A proposed plan or rule.

recess

A break or holiday for the lawmakers.

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