US: Congress rushes to finalise Stopgap Bill to prevent holiday government shutdown
Monday, 16 December 2024 Congress races against a Friday deadline to pass a short-term spending bill, averting a government shutdown. The bill includes disaster relief for hurricane-stricken states and infrastructure repairs. Disagreements persist over the amount of aid, with Republicans opposing some of President Biden's proposed spending. The bill is expected to pass with bipartisan support.
As a government shutdown approaches, tensions in Congress are rising, particularly among House Republicans. House Speaker Mike Johnson had to abandon a critical last-minute funding measure intended to prevent a shutdown. This decision came largely due to significant pushback from conservative members...
The House passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown just hours before the midnight deadline. The bill extends funding through March 2025, providing disaster relief and farm aid, but..
Join us LIVE as we cover breaking news: the U.S. House of Representatives passes a critical bill to avert a government shutdown just hours before the deadline. With billions allocated for disaster..
Under the manufactured emergency of a government shutdown, all but 2 democrats and 38 republicans reject a new bill pushed by President Trump to keep the government open and send aid to hurricane..
Monday, 16 December 2024
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