Congress unveils $1.2 trillion funding package to prevent government shutdown, increasing defense spending by 3% to $886 billion.

Congress unveils $1.2 trillion funding package to avert government shutdown, covering six departments including Defense, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services. The package includes a 3% increase in defense spending to $886 billion, while domestic spending remains relatively flat. Lawmakers must pass the package by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown, aiming to fund the federal government until September 30th. If passed, the spending bill would be a bipartisan agreement, following months of averting shutdowns with temporary bills.

March 21, 2024
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