Top Democrat announces deal on short-term government spending bill

Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

The risk of a short-term government shutdown appeared to be easing late Thursday as the Senate pushed toward final approval of a bill that would fund the government through Feb. 18, sending the measure to President Joe Biden for his signature.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters it was “looking good” that senators would pass the bill and “make sure the government stays open.”The measure has been held up for days, and it was not im…

Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

Congressional leaders reached an agreement on a spending bill that would keep the government running through mid-February.

Shutdown deadline looms: Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

If the House approves the measure, as expected, the bill would then be considered by the Senate for passage ahead of a midnight Friday deadline.

Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

Congressional leaders reached agreement Thursday on a spending bill that would keep the...

House And Senate Leaders Say They've Reached Deal To Avert Shutdown

Democrats and Republicans in both chambers have settled on an agreement on a spending bill that would keep the government open through mid-February, according to party leaders.

Lawmakers reach deal on spending bill, but hurdles remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders reached an agreement Thursday on a stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government running through mid-February, though a temporary shutdown was still possible with some Senate Republicans holding out over the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for some workers.The House was expected to take up the spending measure later in the day. It would extend spending to Feb. 18, keeping it at curr…