Congressional Leaders Roll Out Package to Secure Funding for Key Government Agencies
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 09:52
Congressional Funding Package for Fiscal Year 2024
Congressional leaders have unveiled a comprehensive funding package that addresses key government spending bills for the remaining fiscal year 2024, with a special focus on critical departments.
Key Highlights:
- Defense: Provision for a 5.2% pay increase for service members
- United Nations: Exclusion of funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
- Investments in childcare and research for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's
The funding deal marks a crucial step in securing necessary resources and preventing a possible government shutdown due to unresolved financial matters.
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