Congress passes 3-month funding extension to avoid government shutdown
The House approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through Dec. 20, sending the bill to the Senate.
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Joe Biden signs Congress' temporary government funding deal, avoiding shutdown
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US government begins preparations for a partial shutdown with one week until deadline – despite agreement
The clock is ticking toward a September 30 deadline to fund the government, and even with a possible deal to avert a lapse in ...
Democrats again help House Republicans avoid another government shutdown
Democrats on Wednesday again helped Republicans get a short-term government funding bill over the finish line to avoid a ...
Senate, House pass bill to avert government shutdown, setting up December fight
The House is poised to vote on a short-term funding bill that would extend funding through the election, averting a ...
Johnson to sidestep GOP rebels on government funding, seek Dem support to avoid shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson is poised to seek Democratic help to pass his government funding plan after a conservative ...
Helene’s devastation in western NC reminds us why government is so important | Opinion
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Congress passes bill to prevent government shutdown, add funds for Secret Service
Congress is working to pass a bill to avoid a government shutdown and boost security for presidential candidates.