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Winners and losers from the 3-month CR


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 21:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Negotiations over a short-term spending bill turned out to be more painful and prolonged than leaders in either party expected. Why it matters: Agreeing to a three-month bill should not be this hard.

The article from MSN discusses the outcomes of a recent three-month continuing resolution (CR) passed by Congress to avoid a government shutdown. Key points include: Winners are the Defense Department, which received full funding for the fiscal year, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who managed to pass the CR with bipartisan support, enhancing his standing within his party. Losers include House conservatives who opposed the CR, feeling sidelined as their demands for spending cuts and policy changes were ignored. Additionally, the article notes that while the CR provides temporary relief, it does not address long-term fiscal issues, leaving many in Congress and the public dissatisfied with the ongoing cycle of short-term funding solutions.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/winners-and-losers-from-the-3-month-cr/ar-AA1w37uA ]

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