Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown, Fund Government; House Races to Pass Package
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Congress unveiled a $1.2 trillion spending package to fund the government and prevent a shutdown. The 1,000+ page bill provides funding for areas like defense, homeland security, education, and health.
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The House is expected to vote on the package today ahead of the shutdown deadline at midnight. They'll need a 2/3rds majority amid some GOP opposition. Unclear if Senate will pass in time.
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If funding lapses temporarily over the weekend, the impact would be limited. But longer lapse could affect airport delays, border operations, tax filing, federal student aid, and more.
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Bill includes nearly $62B for Homeland Security, $824B for defense, $79B for Education - $22B more than House GOP wanted but less than Biden requested.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she's "done" with Speaker Mike Johnson after he negotiated the bipartisan deal, stopping short of calling for his ouster.