Congress Approves Stopgap Funding, Averting Government Shutdown

Why it matters locally: Averted government shutdowns typically impact federal employees and services within North Dakota, including those at military installations like Minot Air Force Base and Grand Forks Air Force Base, as well as operations of federal agencies 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.