Congress Avoids a Government Shutdown 2021-10-01
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.
( Patrick Semansky / AP Photo )
( Patrick Semansky / AP Photo )