Congress 1 step closer to avoiding government shutdown
Congress moving swiftly to fund government and avert shutdown before heading home to campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is expected Wednesday to give swift approval to a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday, avoiding a potential shutdown showdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Congress one step closer to avoiding government shutdown after bill passes House
The House of Representatives took a step toward averting a partial government shutdown just before Election Day.
Congress moves to avert government shutdown before election day
Congress is expected Wednesday to give swift approval to a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday, avoiding a potential shutdown showdown just weeks before the Nov.
Spending deal averts possible federal shutdown, funds government into December
Temporary spending bills generally fund agencies at current levels, but an additional $231 million was included to bolster the Secret Service after the two assassination attempts against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump,
Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid a government shutdown before election
Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more partisan fights over spending until after the election.
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