Published 2 months ago

Congress unveils long-awaited funding bills ahead of shutdown threat

Congressional leaders introduced a package of six funding bills to set full-year spending levels for federal agencies, aiming to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Lawmakers have until March 8 and March 22 to pass these bills, with discussions ongoing for the remaining six budget bills. Some GOP members are critical of the spending decisions.
The bipartisan agreement includes wins for both sides, such as funding provisions for nutrition assistance and housing programs. Negotiations continue to avoid further financial uncertainty.

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Associated Press News

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

Congressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies. The move Sunday is a step forward in a long overdue

2 months ago·United States

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Congressional leaders release 6 spending bills to avoid a partial shutdown

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.

2 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Congress releases six funding bills ahead of Friday shutdown deadline

Lawmakers are expected to easily pass the funding package, but House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to circumvent a blockade from his party’s far-right flank that will protest the amount of government spending.

2 months ago

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Lawmakers unveil slate of government funding bills ahead of shutdown deadline

By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett, Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Top lawmakers unveiled a finalized package of six government funding bills Sunday evening, kicking off a race against the clock to pass the measure ahead of a shutdown deadline at the end of the week. The release of the package – which is backed by the top Democrats and Republicans in both chambers – represents a breakthrough for negotiators. The current fiscal year began more than …

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. The release of the text of legislation over the weekend was designed to meet the House’s rule to give lawmakers …

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Lawmakers unveil slate of government funding bills ahead of shutdown deadline

Originally Published: 03 MAR 24 18:54 ET By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett, Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) -- Top lawmakers unveiled a finalized package of six government funding bills Sunday evening, kicking off a race against the clock to pass the measure ahead of a shutdown deadline at the end of the week.

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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