- The House passed a short-term funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown later this month. The bill would keep the government running at current levels through March 11, giving appropriators three weeks to craft a spending plan that goes through the end of the fiscal year on September 30. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to vote on the spending plan “quickly” to meet the February 18 deadline. (Articles here, here, here, here, and here)
February 9, 2022
D.C. News