US government shutdown

US government shutdown

Shutdown averted: Biden signs stopgap bill to keep US government open through December
Democrats and Republicans have agreed to keep the government funded for two more months, approving a continuing resolution in back-to-back Senate and House votes. President Joe Biden signed the bill shortly before the deadline.
Sep 30, 2021 17:48
Trump signs Covid-19 relief & spending bill... but hopes Congress will vote to increase payouts to $2,000
President Trump has signed into law a $2.3 trillion package, averting a partial government shutdown, after lawmakers rejected his proposal to increase direct aid to Americans while cutting out a slew of aid for foreign countries.
Dec 28, 2020 01:25
US Senate & House approve spending & border security bill to avert gov’t shutdown
Both houses of the US Congress have passed a spending and border security bill, dodging a new government shutdown. Lacking the funds for President Trump’s border wall, the bill opens the door to him declaring a national emergency.
Feb 14, 2019 21:25
'Bad' border deal welcomed by 'Swamp', but Trump seems unconcerned
Democrats and Republicans may have reached a deal to avoid another shutdown, but it has come under criticism from both sides of the aisle. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump appeared strangely confident about building his wall.
Feb 12, 2019 22:04
Congress reaches last-minute deal to avoid another government shutdown… ‘in principle’
US lawmakers say they have averted another partial government shutdown, reaching enough of a deal on border security to keep the government open through September 30, though the particulars remain up in the air.
Feb 12, 2019 07:05
Senators say bipartisan deal reached 'in principle' to avert 2nd shutdown
Senators from the Democratic and Republican parties have said that an agreement has been struck to prevent another government shutdown, AP reports, citing Republican Sen. Richard Shelby and Democratic Rep. Nita Lowey. The lawmakers announced the...
Feb 12, 2019 02:13

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