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On September 23rd, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lay in repose at the Supreme Court, with her casket available for public viewing. Thousands paid their respects to the woman who championed gender equality. She will lie in state at the US Capitol, the first woman to receive this honor. Meanwhile, lawmakers on Capitol Hill reached a deal to prevent a government shutdown, passing a stopgap bill to fund the government through December 11th. The bill includes financial support for farmers and extended food assistance for low-income families.

What significant honor was given to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after her passing?

• A new Supreme Court building was named after her.

• She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.

• She was the first woman to lie in state at the US Capitol.

• A national holiday was declared in her honor.

What was a key component of the stopgap bill passed to prevent a government shutdown?

• Tax cuts for corporations

• Funding for infrastructure projects

• Increased military spending

• Billions of dollars for farmers

What additional benefit was included in the stopgap bill for low-income families?

• Extended food assistance benefits

• Housing subsidies

• Education grants

• Free healthcare services

Until when is the government funded according to the stopgap bill?

• October 15th

• January 1st

• November 30th

• December 11th

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