Washington Today (9-5-23): Senate, back from recess, seeks to avoid federal government shutdown
September 5, 2023
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46:16Now PlayingWashington Today (9-5-23): Senate, back from recess, seeks to avoid federal government shutdown
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as posted by the channelU.S. Senate returns to session in Washington after the six week summer recess. One of the top issues to address is funding the federal government to avoid a shutdown come October 1.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) gives his first speech on the Senate floor since his medical incident last week where he appeared to freeze up while answering reporters' questions in his home state of Kentucky.
We hear from the Senate leaders and talk about the agenda with The Hill's Congressional reporter Mychael Schnell. (8)
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