Sat 30 September 2023: A temporary funding package was approved by lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Saturday, taking a significant step toward preventing a government shutdown only hours before the current spending period expires. The House voted 335-91 to fund the government for another 45 days, with more Democrats than Republicans supporting it. The measure would keep the government funded at current spending levels for 45 days and it includes $16 billion in disaster relief — matching the figure the White House included in … Continue reading US HOUSE PASSES STOPGAP MEASURE TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN