US Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown

The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through early March and avert a partial government shutdown, sending it to President Joe Biden for final approval. Issued on: 18/01/2024 – 23:25 2 min   The measure passed 314-108, with 106 Republicans and two Democrats in opposition. Earlier on Thursday, the …

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How government shutdown 2023 could impact you and your family

Federal lawmakers have just two weeks to fund a new budget — or agree to push the deadline. Right now, neither seems likely, meaning the government could shut down. A group of U.S. House Republicans has agreed on a short-term funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown at the end of the month. The …

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