US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday announced a two-step temporary funding measure aimed at averting a partial government shutdown in a week.
The measure would provide funding for some parts of the federal government through mid-January and for other agencies through February. It is unlikely to gain support from Democrats or the White House.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate have until Friday to enact temporary funding legislation, commonly known as a continuing resolution, to keep federal agencies open after current funding expires.
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US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday announced a two-step temporary funding measure aimed at averting a partial government shutdown