WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has signed the stopgap spending Bill of the house into law, averting an immediate government shutdown and keeping funds flowing to federal agencies, ensuring the employees are not furloughed but a contentious fight over spending cuts are in the offing in the new year.
The so-called Continuing Resolution (CR) proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson in his laddered approach to keep government open in two steps in January and February was passed by both chambers with bipartisan support in a major victory for the speaker.
The plan only extends funding until January 19 for priorities including military construction, veterans’ affairs, transportation, housing and the Energy Department.
The rest of the government — anything not covered by the first step — will be funded until February 2, media reports said, adding it is not a full year spending bill.
Democrats have once again conceded aid for Ukraine after additional military assistance was not included in the stopgap bill that passed in September. The measure also does not include military support for Israel, CNN reported. (IANS)
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