Congressional Leaders Racing Against Time to Pass $1.2 Trillion Funding Package
Congressional Leaders Avert Shutdown with $1.2 Trillion Funding Deal
Congressional leaders announced a $1.2 trillion government funding package to avoid a shutdown, encompassing departments such as Homeland Security and Defense. The 1,012-page measure must be passed before the looming deadline, putting pressure on both sides of the aisle.
Racing Against Time
With only a short window left, leaders are hurrying to secure approval for the six-bill package that covers critical areas like Education, Labor, and State departments. Lawmakers are scrambling to grasp the comprehensive proposal before time runs out.
Claiming Victories
Despite the haste, both parties are touting successes in the negotiations. However, the speed at which the package was unveiled and distributed has left many lawmakers scrambling to digest its contents.
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