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Why Va. Sen. Kaine says he’s voting no on House-approved spending package

By WTOP Staff

The latest twist in the current budget battle in Congress has Democrats in the Senate turning thumbs-down on the short-term spending package passed by House Republicans this week, including a lawmaker from Virginia.

Congress faces a deadline of Friday at midnight to pass a budget and avert a government shutdown. Democrats in the Senate appear largely united in plans to vote against legislation passed in the House.

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine joined WTOP’s John Aaron and Michelle Basch about his plan to vote against the House-approved measure.

Read and listen to the interview below.

The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

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