US EditionHouse passes bill to avert government shutdown after whirlwind funding fight
- The House approved a new plan from Speaker Mike Johnson to temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, omitting President-elect Donald Trump's debt limit increase demand.
- Mike Johnson stated that Congress would 'meet our obligations' and prevent a government shutdown before Christmas.
- The bill passed with a vote of 366-34 and will be sent to the Senate for quick passage.
- The funding plan includes $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion for agricultural assistance, funding the government at current levels through March.
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House and Senate pass bill to prevent government shutdown
WASHINGTON (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The House has passed a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown. The Republican-controlled House passed the bill Friday with a 366-to-4 vote. It comes just hours ahead of a deadline that would force U.S. troops, Border Patrol agents, air traffic controllers and millions of other federal workers to work without pay during the holidays. All opposition came from Republicans and one member voting present. The pack…
The American Legion Welcomes Agreement to Keep Government Open, Blasts the Process
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. issued the following statement today concerning passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government into March:
Eric Swalwell Admits Defeat Over House Budget Battle: ‘Not Perfect’
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) admitted that Democrats were forced to make significant concessions in passing the latest government funding bill, stating that his goal was to avoid a government shutdown. “Do you think it was better than the original?” CNN’s Sara Sidner asked the congressman after the House passed a much shortened version of the massive, 1,500-page initial bill. The bill was ultimately shortened after objections from President-el…
WarRoom Battleground EP 677: Countdown To The Government Shutdown Cont. - Stephen K Bannon's War Room
We discuss polling, economy, battleground states, and more. Our Guests Are: Stay ahead of the censors – Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 12/20/2024 Watch:On the Web: https://www.warroom.orgOn Gettr: @WarRoomOn X: @Bannons_WarRoomOn Podcast: Apple, iHeart Radio, Google On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews The post WarRoom Battleground EP 677: Countdo…
House passes bill to avert shutdown with hours to spare - West Hawaii Today
WASHINGTON — The House on Friday approved legislation to avert a federal shutdown that was just hours away, with lawmakers extending funding into mid-March and approving $100 billion in disaster relief for parts of the nation still reeling from storms. The Senate was expected to quickly follow suit.
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