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Congress Takes up Spending Packages as Partial Government Shutdown Deadline Approaches

March 5, 2024 by Jeff Lewis

Congressional leaders released a massive government funding package, hoping to pass it and avoid a shutdown before Friday’s deadline. CNBC reported the package of six appropriations bills would keep the government open until October. Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th district says getting past the funding issues will help Congress move forward on other items, including the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine…

Representatives from both parties reportedly worked on a compromise package that includes cuts to the FBI, the EPA, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Funding would be increased to the DEA and includes restrictions on oil sales to China. The package must be voted on and approved by Friday to prevent a partial government shutdown.

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