Government Funding: US Senate Approves $1.2tn Spending Package to Avoid Shutdown
Washington, DC – The US Senate has reached an agreement on a $1.2 trillion spending package to fund the government through September, narrowly avoiding a partial shutdown just minutes before a midnight deadline. While lawmakers continue to vote on various amendments, the agreement ensures that key government departments will receive funding without interruption. The bill is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday, following intense negotiations. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized …