Senate Avoids Shutdown –

The U.S. Senate voted 79-16 in support of legislation to finance the government.  The legislation also includes $2.65 billion in disaster assistance.  The measure will finance the government through November 18th.  The House is expected to vote on the legislation on October 4th. 

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-26/senate-will-move-budget-alternative-as-standoff-continues.html

James Sutliff