Posted 2/24/2024, 5:57:00 PM
Johnson Pushes Spending Package to Avert Shutdown, But Warns Lawmakers Not to Expect Major Policy Wins
- Johnson looking to pass spending bills as a package to prevent shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
- Johnson warned GOP lawmakers not to expect "home runs" or major policy changes in bills
- Number of bills in package unclear and depends on what's ready for House vote
- Johnson floated possibility of short-term funding extension or brief shutdown if more time needed
- This marks 4th time this Congress facing shutdown showdown ahead of funding deadline