Senate sends spending deal to Biden's desk, averting shutdown

USA TODAY - For more and to sign up click here Al Weaver The Senate in the early hours of Saturday passed a stopgap funding package, avoiding a government shutdown that would have furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers and bringing a tumultuous week in Congress to a close. Senators voted 85-11 to approve a continuing resolution (CR) that extends funding at current levels until March 14, provides more…