Government Shutdown Averted: Congress Releases $704 Billion Spending Package to Keep 40% of Government Funded for Rest of Fiscal Year
Washington, D.C. – Congressional appropriators recently unveiled a collection of bills that, if approved, would provide funding for six government agencies until the end of the fiscal year. This move comes after months of disagreements and standstills, primarily led by conservative Republicans aiming for significant cuts in federal spending. The package, totaling $704 billion, is the result of long-overdue negotiations among congressional leaders following numerous delays and temporary measures that nearly led to government shutdowns …