Congressional Leaders Unveil Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Both Republicans and Democrats appeared to claim victory on March 3.
Congressional Leaders Unveil Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) listen during remarks at a Capitol Menorah lighting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Dec. 12, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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U.S. congressional leaders on March 3 unveiled a bill that would fund parts of the government for parts of the fiscal year as lawmakers faced a threat of a partial government shutdown later this week.

Both House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) appeared to claim victory for their respective parties, releasing statements to say they were able to come to an agreement to fund the government.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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