House Passes Bill to Extend Government Funding

Why it matters locally: A potential federal government shutdown could significantly impact federal employees residing in California, as well as state programs reliant on federal funding, affecting services from infrastructure to social welfare.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to extend government funding. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdown, which would mark the third since September of last year. The legislation now advances to the Senate. Lawmakers there will consider the bill. The U.S. Capitol building stands on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.