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- Senate passes sweeping spending bill, sends measure to House for crucial vote to end government shutdownWashington Post
- Shutdown begins after Paul pushes back Senate voteThe Hill
- Government Funding Lapses While Congress Looks To Vote On Budget DealNPR
- Rand Paul objection to spending bill forces short-term government shutdownNBCNews.com