Congress Approves Stopgap Funding, Averting Government Shutdown

Why it matters locally: Averted government shutdowns are particularly impactful in Maryland due to the significant presence of federal employees and contractors in the state, especially around the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and military installations, whose pay and operations would be directly affected.

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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.