Congress passes 1-week funding bill to avert gov’t shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has passed a bill to fund the government for another week, giving lawmakers time to reach agreement on a new coronavirus relief bill. The Senate approved the funding extension by voice vote Friday afternoon. The House had passed the same bill earlier in the week. An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers has all but collapsed, but negotiators now have another week to reach a deal on new virus aid. President Donald Trump is