The Senate passed the fiscal year 2008 omnibus spending bill today, which includes a historic $2.4 billion increase for global poverty programs.

Because the Senate version is different than the House version (which they passed yesterday), the House will have to vote on the bill again.

We’ll keep you updated.

-Virginia Simmons

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