Senate passes continuing resolution to fund government, avert shutdown

A recent development in the US Senate may impact the government's operations. Senators voted to approve a spending package that will fund the government through December. This decision was made in an effort to prevent a government shutdown before the midterm elections in November.

The vote took place in the early hours of August 8. Further details about the government spending package and its implications can be found in the Galveston County Daily News.