News from The Hill: House takes key step to avoid Homeland Security shutdown

News from The Hill House takes key step to avoid Homeland Security shutdown By Mike Lillis and Scott Wong The House moved a step closer to preventing a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security Friday by voting 228-191 to approve a motion to hold a conference with the Senate to negotiate a deal. The successful vote sets up a vote on a measure funding the department for three weeks. Read more here.