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Senate advances bill to avert government shutdown

TIME on MSN · 23h

Here Are the Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown

Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. They were joined by six more Democrats—Dick Durbin of Illinois,

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Illinois Dems split on allowing vote on bill to avert government shutdown

Ill., joined nine other Democratic senators in voting to allow the measure to proceed for a final vote on Friday. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., voted against it, saying she refuses to give Trump permission to "continue rigging our government and our economy against the

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Senate Dems join with Republicans to pass government funding bill, avert a midnight shutdown

The bill — a continuing resolution that will essentially extend fiscal 2024 spending levels through the start of the 2026 fiscal year — is backed by President Trump.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.

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Top Illinois Democrat readies a Senate bid — and tells people she has major backing

Juliana Stratton has told fellow Democrats that she plans to run if Sen. Dick Durbin retires and that Gov. JB Pritzker will ...

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Illinois state senators propose road usage charge in effort to boost dwindling funds for roadwork

There's a proposal in Springfield that could eventually lead to a different way to pay for roadwork in Illinois.

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Illinois senators push for additional safety measures for students on buses

Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth has proposed a bill to require new stability controls on buses and adding seatbelts.

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Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown

Calif., and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending ...

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Durbin, Duckworth Demand Answers About The Effect Of Trump Administration’s Infrastructure Funding Pause On Illinois

WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today sent a letter to ...

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Stadelman pushes to eliminate degree requirements for Illinois state jobs

Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman is proposing a bill that would eliminate degree requirements for state jobs, allowing ...

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Illinois again considers taxing drivers per mile

There’s another push in Springfield to tax motorists by the mile. Illinoisans already pay the second-highest gas taxes in the ...

Proposed Illinois bill to reduce sex offender restrictions sparks controversy

A proposed bill in Illinois is stirring controversy as it seeks to ease restrictions on registered sex offenders living near schools.

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Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one

The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the ...

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