Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays
- Congress has approved a temporary government funding package, preventing a shutdown until after the holidays.
- The bill removes the threat of a government shutdown by providing funding until next year, when differences over funding levels will be addressed.
- The spending bill does not include requested aid for Israel, Ukraine, or humanitarian funding for Palestinians and border security. Negotiations on these requests are expected after the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown, pushing budget fight into new year
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled.The measure passed the House and Senate by wide bipartisan margins this week, ensuring the government remains open until after the holiday season, and potentially giving lawmakers more time to s…
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown, pushing budget fight into new year
US President Joe Biden has signed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, pushing the budget fight with Republicans into the new year. The bill keeps government funding at current levels for two more months while a long-term package is negotiated. The measure received bipartisan support in Congress, ensuring the government remains open until after the holiday season.
Congress Approves Temporary Funding and Pushes the Fight over the Federal Budget into the New Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
Congress quickly approves temporary funding, pushing fight over potential government shutdown into 2024
The Senate passed the bill with an 87-11 tally and send it to President Joe Biden for his signature one day after it passed the House on an overwhelming bipartisan vote.
Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
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