Congress unveils short-term funding bill to avert shutdown

Congressional leaders on Tuesday evening released the text of a short-term bill to keep the federal government open until March 14, rolling it out just days ahead of a key deadline to prevent a shutdown and after numerous delays. Funding expires at the end of Friday, when the House and the Senate hope to adjourn for the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s holidays. NBC News' Brie Jackson has all the details on Early Today.

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Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown

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Congress unveils short-term funding bill to avert shutdown

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