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Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown

The U.S. Congress is racing against time to pass a new funding bill before the current government funding expires at midnight on Friday, January 19, 2024, to avoid a government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are negotiating a stopgap measure, known as a continuing resolution (CR), to extend funding for various federal agencies. This CR would extend funding for some agencies until March 1, 2024, and others until March 8, 2024, providing Congress with additional time to finalize full-year appropriations. The urgency stems from the need to prevent disruptions in government services, particularly with the added complexity of handling President Biden's supplemental funding request for international aid and border security. However, disagreements persist, particularly around border security and foreign aid, with some Republicans pushing for stricter immigration policies in exchange for their support on the funding bill.

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[ https://thehill.com/business/budget/5040567-government-funding-deal-shutdown-deadline/ ]