Congress passes a major spending deal to keep the government funded
2 years ago

Congress passes a major spending deal to keep the government funded

NPR  

Congress passes a major spending deal to keep the government funded Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Congress passed a nearly $1.7 trillion government funding bill Friday, sending the package to President Joe Biden. Nine House Republicans broke ranks to help Democrats pass the federal spending bill to avoid a government shutdown: Liz Cheney of Wyoming; Rodney Davis and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois. Congress also approved a stopgap measure to fund the government through December 30th, which the president signed Friday, in case the massive spending bill does not make it to his desk by the midnight deadline. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor Thursday that the omnibus bill is one of the most significant appropriations packages to pass Congress in a long time.

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Senate passes funding bill and sends it to Biden's desk, averting govt shutdown
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Senate passes funding bill and sends it to Biden's desk, averting govt shutdown

Firstpost  

In the early hours of Saturday, Senators voted 85-11 to approve the extension of government funding at the current level until March 14. The bill will now reach the desk of the current US President Joe Biden for his signature before the Friday midnight deadline Hours after the nod from the US House of Representatives, the Senate passed the new …

Senate passes 11th-hour stopgap spending bill to avert holiday shutdown
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Senate passes 11th-hour stopgap spending bill to avert holiday shutdown

Raw Story  

The Democratic-led Senate passed an 11th-hour stopgap funding bill to avert a holiday shutdown of the federal government. The GOP's first attempt at a spending bill collapsed Wednesday, with tech billionaire Elon Musk and Trump coming out against it. "We are excited about this outcome," House Speaker Mike Johnson said, calling it "America First legislation" and particularly celebrating how it …

US Senate passes urgent funding bill to avert govt shutdown, saves Christmas for 800,000 workers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US Senate passes urgent funding bill to avert govt shutdown, saves Christmas for 800,000 workers

Live Mint  

The US Congress averted a government shutdown early Saturday after weeks of negotiations that went down to the wire, as the Senate rubber-stamped a bill passed earlier by the House to fund federal agencies through mid-March. Earlier the US House of Representatives voted late Friday to avert a potential government shutdown, securing a vital funding package that would keep federal …

Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown

Al Jazeera  

The US president hails the passage of the budget legislation after days of uncertainty and negotiations that went down to the wire. United States President Joe Biden has signed into law a bipartisan funding bill that averts a government shutdown, days after Congress was thrown into turmoil after President-elect Donald Trump rejected an initial deal. “That’s good news for the …

US House approves bill hours before government shutdown deadline: What happens next?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US House approves bill hours before government shutdown deadline: What happens next?

Hindustan Times  

The US House of Representatives managed to avoid a government shutdown at the last minute on Friday, passing a funding bill just hours before the midnight deadline. The dome of the Capitol is seen through a security fence on a day where a potential government shutdown looms during the holidays after a spending bill backed by Donald Trump failed in …

House passes government funding bill after Elon Musk's drama with Speaker Mike Johnson
2 weeks, 6 days ago

House passes government funding bill after Elon Musk's drama with Speaker Mike Johnson

Daily Mail  

The House passed a government spending bill Friday evening to avoid a government shutdown set to ensue at midnight, but now the clock is ticking for the Senate and President Joe Biden. The 118-page bill passed with bipartisan support in the House, 366 - 34, after Republican Speaker Mike Johnson negotiated with his Democratic counterpart Hakeem Jeffries over the details …

New spending bill to avert government shutdown passes House
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New spending bill to avert government shutdown passes House

Raw Story  

A last-ditch effort to temporarily fund the government and avert a shutdown passed the House on Friday, a sigh of relief for millions of federal workers whose paychecks were thrust into uncertainty during the holidays. The latest attempt at a funding bill comes after lawmakers scrambled to update the spending bill this week following House Republicans' failure to pass a …

'You can't govern': CNN anchor confronts GOP lawmaker ahead of vote on spending bill
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'You can't govern': CNN anchor confronts GOP lawmaker ahead of vote on spending bill

Raw Story  

Attempts by Rep. Mike Lawler to shift blame on the looming government shutdown on President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats provoked a testy exchange from a CNN host who immediately called out the lawmaker – and his Republican colleagues. He's the sitting president of the United States, nobody has heard a word from Joe Biden or the White House, and …

New spending bill to avert shutdown fails despite Trump and Musk's MAGA seal of approval
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New spending bill to avert shutdown fails despite Trump and Musk's MAGA seal of approval

Raw Story  

An 11th-hour spending bill that would avert a holiday shutdown of the federal government failed to pass Thursday evening, a day before the current funding bill is set to expire. President-elect Donald Trump and close ally Elon Musk on Wednesday helped kill House Republicans' first attempt at a funding bill, which would've funded the government through mid-March. Trump, Musk and …

Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House

Al Jazeera  

The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown. “We are really grateful that tonight, in bipartisan fashion with overwhelming majority of votes, we passed the American Relief Act of 2025,” Mike Johnson, the House speaker, said in a news conference after the vote. But this week, President-elect …

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement
2 weeks, 6 days ago

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-20 09:15 The US Capitol building is shrouded in haze in Washington, DC, the United States, on June 7, 2023. WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives failed on Thursday to pass a new Republican spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan stopgap bill, leaving lawmakers just one day to approve new funding to avert …

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is shrouded in haze in Washington, DC, the United States, on June 7, 2023. WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives failed on Thursday to pass a new Republican spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan stopgap bill, leaving lawmakers just one day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown. The vote …

Government Funding Fight Foreshadows DOGE Disappointment For Elon Musk
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Government Funding Fight Foreshadows DOGE Disappointment For Elon Musk

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Elon Musk said Wednesday morning that Congress should not pass the government funding bill negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson. The outcome of the immediate spending fight is unclear, and the surprise opposition from Musk, Republicans’ newly anointed budget guru, could signal difficulty for the party’s vaunted “government efficiency” task force and its budget-cutting goals …

Congress Unveils Continuing Resolution To Fund Federal Government Through March 14
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress Unveils Continuing Resolution To Fund Federal Government Through March 14

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters. It would kick final decisions on this budget year’s spending levels to …

'Significant complications': Analysis warns effort to rush Senate Trump bill 'tricky'
1 month ago

'Significant complications': Analysis warns effort to rush Senate Trump bill 'tricky'

Raw Story  

New incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced to his caucus that he wants the first major budget reconciliation bill in the first 30 days of the new Congress, Politico reported. The only bill that cannot be filibustered in the U.S. Senate is the budget, so Republicans intend to use it to fund some of Trump's demands, such as reestablishing …

US Congress passes stopgap bill, preventing ‘costly’ govt shutdown before November 5 election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Congress passes stopgap bill, preventing ‘costly’ govt shutdown before November 5 election

Live Mint  

The US Congress on Wednesday passed a stopgap bill to prevent a partial government shutdown set to begin next week, despite a significant revolt among House Republicans against their leadership for not securing new federal spending cuts. In a post on X, US President Joe Biden wrote, “Today, Congress passed a bipartisan bill to keep the government open, avoiding a …

Mike Johnson defies Trump to pass spending bill without ‘illegal immigrant’ provision
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson defies Trump to pass spending bill without ‘illegal immigrant’ provision

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Speaker Mike Johnson has rebuffed former president Donald Trump’s …

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins Oct. 1 and pushing final decisions until after the November election. “As history has taught and current polling affirms, shutting the government down less than 40 …

Here’s what’s in the government funding agreement
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s what’s in the government funding agreement

CNN  

Washington CNN — House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a spending bill Sunday that will avert a government shutdown if it is passed by both the House and Senate before funding runs out on September 30. The top Democrats in Congress, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, praised bipartisan negotiations that led to a funding agreement …

Speaker Mike Johnson pulls vote on government funding bill after Republicans threaten to sink it
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson pulls vote on government funding bill after Republicans threaten to sink it

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Speaker of the House Mike Johnson pulled a vote on …

Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as opposition from both parties thwarted his first attempt at avoiding a partial government shutdown in three weeks. “We’re having thoughtful conversations, family conversations within the Republican conference and I believe we’ll get there.” Congress …

Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson walks to a meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday. Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as it became increasingly clear the measure lacked the support to pass as a potential partial government shutdown looms. “We’re having thoughtful …

Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown in three weeks, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down. “Is it any surprise that the speaker’s purely partisan CR seems to be running into trouble?” Senate Majority …

Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package after Senate’s 2am vote
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package after Senate’s 2am vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A partial government shutdown was averted on Saturday when President …

U.S. Senate passes government funding bill, averting shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Senate passes government funding bill, averting shutdown

Raw Story  

The U.S. Congress approved a funding bill Saturday in a rare show of cross-party unity, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Senators missed a midnight deadline to pass the $1.2 trillion package to keep the lights on in several key government agencies but voted in the early hours to pass a resolution that …

US Congress passes $1.2 trillion funding bill to avert government shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Congress passes $1.2 trillion funding bill to avert government shutdown

Live Mint  

The US Congress approved a funding bill Saturday in a rare show of cross-party unity, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Senators missed a midnight deadline to pass the $1.2 trillion package to keep the lights on in several key government agencies but voted in the early hours to pass a resolution that …

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill

The Hindu  

The U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill on March 23, keeping the government funded through a fiscal year that began six months ago and sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law and avert a partial shutdown. Mr. Johnson, as he has done more than 60 times since succeeding his ousted predecessor Kevin McCarthy in …

House passes $1.2trn spending bill to avert shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

House passes $1.2trn spending bill to avert shutdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s time for us to go through the process, take our time and find …

Biden signs $1.2-trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden signs $1.2-trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat

LA Times  

Upon signing the spending package Saturday, President Biden urged Congress to approve aid for Israel and Ukraine and a bipartisan border security bill. President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2-trillion package of spending bills after Congress passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown. “But it rejects extreme cuts from House Republicans …

U.S. Congress scrambles to pass $1.2 trillion spending bill ahead of shutdown deadline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Congress scrambles to pass $1.2 trillion spending bill ahead of shutdown deadline

The Hindu  

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives and Democratic-majority Senate on March 22 will scramble to beat a midnight government shutdown deadline by passing a $1.2 trillion bill keeping the government funded through September. "This bill funds our highest national security priorities," Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger said in a statement on Thursday, praising the bipartisan deal. Granger mainly …

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talks withreporters to discuss efforts to pass the final set of spending bills …

Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown

NPR  

Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown Enlarge this image toggle caption Bonnie Cash/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bonnie Cash/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion funding package that the Senate approved in the early hours Saturday morning to prevent a partial government shutdown. "The bipartisan funding bill I just signed keeps the …

Senate passes $1.2-trillion funding package in overnight vote, ending threat of partial shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate passes $1.2-trillion funding package in overnight vote, ending threat of partial shutdown

LA Times  

“It’s been a very long and difficult day, but we have just reached an agreement to complete the job of funding the government,” Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, shown here on Wednesday, said late Friday in announcing the budget deal. He said afterward that the bill “represents the best achievable outcome in a divided government.” In a sign of …

House approves $1.2-trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline; Senate up next
9 months, 2 weeks ago

House approves $1.2-trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline; Senate up next

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson brought a spending bill up under a streamlined process that required two-thirds support for approval. Johnson broke up this fiscal year’s spending bills into two parts as House Republicans revolted against what has become an annual practice of asking them to vote for one massive, complex bill with little time to review before facing …

Lawmakers unveil $1.2trn spending bill ahead of looming government shutdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers unveil $1.2trn spending bill ahead of looming government shutdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Republicans have long objected to the use of “omnibus” spending bills wherein the appropriations …

Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders from both parties looked to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers are working to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for a host of key government agencies. “I think the final product is something that we were able to achieve a lot of key provisions in, and wins, and …

Biden and congressional leaders announce a deal on government funding as a partial shutdown looms
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and congressional leaders announce a deal on government funding as a partial shutdown looms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and congressional leaders announced Tuesday that they have reached an agreement on this fiscal year’s final set of spending bills. “The House and Senate are now working to finalize a package that can quickly be brought to the floor, and I will sign it immediately.” Work on the final spending bills hit a late snag …

Negotiators reach spending deal but timeline is tight to avoid shutdown
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Negotiators reach spending deal but timeline is tight to avoid shutdown

NPR  

Negotiators reach spending deal but timeline is tight to avoid shutdown Enlarge this image toggle caption Tom Brenner/Getty Images Tom Brenner/Getty Images House Republican leaders struck a deal Monday evening with the White House on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, paving the way for six spending bills to pass by the end of the week, according …

Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Homeland Security bill
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Homeland Security bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Negotiators from Congress and the White House scrambled Monday to complete work on the remaining government funding bills for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown for key departments that would begin this weekend without legislative action. Agreement had been reached on five of the six spending bills that make up the second package, but negotiators clashed …

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline
10 months ago

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies. In signing it into law, Biden thanked leaders and negotiators from both parties in both chambers for their work, which the White House said will mean that agencies “may continue …

Congress Passes First Package Of Spending Bills Just Hours Before Shutdown Deadline For Key Agencies
10 months ago

Congress Passes First Package Of Spending Bills Just Hours Before Shutdown Deadline For Key Agencies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday approved a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies, a vote that gets lawmakers about halfway home in wrapping up their appropriations work for the 2024 budget year. “To folks who worry that divided government means …

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline
10 months ago

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer walks outside the chamber as he tries to assemble enough lawmakers for a partial government funding bill on Friday. President Biden on Saturday signed a $460-billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies. In signing it into law, Biden thanked leaders and …

US Senate passes $460 billion spending bill to narrowly avoid government shutdown
10 months ago

US Senate passes $460 billion spending bill to narrowly avoid government shutdown

India TV News  

Washington: The US Senate on Friday narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown by approving spending legislation for several government agencies just hours before the current funding was due to expire. The $467.5 billion spending package was passed by a vote of 75-22 in the Senate and now requires final approval by US President Joe Biden. "To folks who worry that …

Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies
10 months ago

Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday approved a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies, a vote that gets lawmakers about halfway home in wrapping up their appropriations work for the 2024 budget year. The White House said he would do so Saturday, and “agencies …

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
10 months ago

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year. The House Freedom Caucus, which contains dozens of the GOP’s most conservative members, urged Republicans to vote against the first spending package and oppose the second one being negotiated. “The bill …

House passes $460-billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
10 months ago

House passes $460-billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, joined by fellow Republicans, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year. Politics Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown The …

Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
10 months ago

Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders on Sunday came out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies, a step forward in a long overdue funding process beset by sharp political divisions between the two parties as well as infighting among House Republicans. Congressional leaders hope to complete votes on the package this week and continue …

US Senate averts a potential government shutdown with last-minute funding bill
10 months, 1 week ago

US Senate averts a potential government shutdown with last-minute funding bill

Hindustan Times  

A potential US government shutdown was narrowly avoided after the Senate passed a short-term funding bill on Thursday afternoon, following a House vote earlier that day. “These bills will adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act discretionary spending limits and January’s top-line spending agreement,” congressional leaders announced on Wednesday. Biden set to sign short-term bill The bill also reflects the consensus …

President Joe Biden signs bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
11 months, 3 weeks ago

President Joe Biden signs bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday signed a short-term spending bill that keeps the federal government operating until early March. The bill averts what would’ve been a partial government shutdown starting Saturday. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will continue to face pressure from House conservatives who want him to abandon a bipartisan agreement that sets overall spending levels for those …

US Congress passes third stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, awaits Biden's nod
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US Congress passes third stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown, awaits Biden's nod

India TV News  

The United States Congress on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill, the third in this fiscal year, to avert a government shutdown on Saturday as funding runs out. The bill, which represents the third stopgap spending measure of this fiscal year, will extend government funding at current levels until March 1 for some government agencies and until March 8 for …

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