Friday
Dec162011
Shutdown Averted As Leaders Agree On Funding Package
Friday, December 16, 2011 at 6:00AMCongress agreed late Thursday evening to move forward on a measure to fund the federal government through the end of next September.
The roughly $1 trillion “omnibus” package had previously been delayed due to Democratic objections over funding for the CFTC, Cuban travel restrictions and new EPA rules.
However, with the clock ticking down on current funding, negotiators were able to reach a deal.
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