Published 2 months ago

US Congress avoids government shutdown in last-minute deal

Congress approved a temporary funding bill to avoid a federal government shutdown just hours before the deadline. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed relief that there will be no shutdown.
The threat of a government shutdown was looming until the last minute, causing uncertainty and concern among the American people. However, Congress managed to pass a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law.
This development came after a day filled with twists and turns, reflecting the challenges and complexities of reaching a funding agreement. The American people can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that government operations will continue uninterrupted.

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Times of India

Ukraine left out in cold by US shutdown deal

Barely a week after President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Washington appealing for more funds, the compromise struck in Congress late Sunday dropped new funding for Ukraine amid opposition from hardline Republicans. Biden and his Democratic party say America has a duty to help Ukraine stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion, warning that a failure to do so could embolden other autocrats in the future.

2 months ago·India

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BBC News

US Congress avoids government shutdown in last-minute deal

President Biden signs a bill to keep the government funded for 45 days - but Ukraine aid is not included.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Ukraine Left Out In Cold by US Shutdown Deal

Biden and his Democratic party say America has a duty to help Ukraine stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion, warning that a failure to do so could embolden other autocrats in the future

2 months ago·India

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The Hindu

Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

2 months ago·India

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CTV News

Threat of U.S. government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The threat of a U.S. federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to sign.

2 months ago·Canada

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CBC News

U.S. Senate passes last-minute funding bill to temporarily stave off government shutdown

The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to sign.

2 months ago·Canada

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