Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement to Avert Government Shutdown
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Congressional leaders have agreed to delay the government shutdown deadlines by extending the expiration dates for federal finances until later in March, preventing a partial government shutdown this weekend. The funding deal aims to give lawmakers more time to finalize full-year spending legislation for various agencies, with the new deadlines set for March 8 and March 22. The agreement will require swift approval from Congress to avoid a shutdown, as lawmakers continue to grapple with passing spending measures for the 2024 fiscal year.
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