US govt shutdown averted: House passes emergency funding bill to keep government running - Just hours before deadline

The House narrowly averted a government shutdown by passing a trimmed-down funding bill. The legislation, supported by both parties, includes disaster relief and agricultural subsidies, but removed contentious provisions like a congressional pay raise. The Senate now faces a tight deadline to approve the bill before the March 14th deadline.

Dec 20, 2024 - 17:00
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US govt shutdown averted: House passes emergency funding bill to keep government running - Just hours before deadline
The House narrowly averted a government shutdown by passing a trimmed-down funding bill. The legislation, supported by both parties, includes disaster relief and agricultural subsidies, but removed contentious provisions like a congressional pay raise. The Senate now faces a tight deadline to approve the bill before the March 14th deadline.

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