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WASHINGTON-Congressional leaders on Sunday backed a bipartisan spending deal that would avoid a government shutdown before the election while also giving the Secret Service an extra $231 million to help protect presidential candidates during the final hectic weeks of campaigning.

The proposal, backed by top Republicans and Democrats, would extend government funding until Dec. 20, giving Congress more time to figure out how much money to allocate each federal agency for the next fiscal year. The government faces a partial closure at the end of this month if lawmakers don't pass an extension.

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September 23, 2024 05:32 ET (09:32 GMT)

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