President Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Gov't Shutdown
A government shutdown was narrowly avoided once again after President Joe Biden signed a stopgap spending bill Thursday evening.
Funding was due to expire at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, raising concerns about widespread disruptions ahead of the hectic holiday season.
The short-term bill, or continuing resolution (CR), passed the Senate and House this week and splits the extension into two dates: January 19 and February 2. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 87-11 to approve the stopgap bill.
A statement released by the White House yesterday reads...
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