Congress Approves Stopgap Funding, Averting Government Shutdown

Why it matters locally: Averted federal government shutdown ensures continued funding for federal agencies and programs operating in Ohio, including federal employee salaries and services impacting various sectors across the state.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to extend government funding through mid-December, preventing a shutdown. The vote took place weeks before the fall midterm elections. The measure ensures federal operations continue past the end of the fiscal year. Congress had a few weeks remaining before current funding expired.