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U.S. Senate passes bill to avoid default, reopen government

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Reuters WASHINGTON
Last Updated : Oct 17 2013 | 6:00 AM IST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate, racing to avert a government default, on Wednesday passed legislation raising the Treasury Department's borrowing authority and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for final passage.

The legislation also would end a partial government shutdown by providing new funds for federal agencies that have been closed since October 1.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan and David Lawder; editing by Jackie Frank)

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First Published: Oct 17 2013 | 5:40 AM IST

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