House Passes Bill to Extend Government Funding

Why it matters locally: A potential government shutdown could impact federal agencies and programs in New Mexico, including those related to federal land management, research institutions, and services for the state's significant Native American population.

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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.