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Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Biden will urge Congress' leaders to keep the government open
During the meeting, the president will discuss the “urgency” of passing the aid package, as well as legislation to keep the government running.
By Darlene Superville
Biden budget plan won’t reach Capitol Hill for another month
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 12, 2024.
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talks
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.
Extended CR handcuffs federal agency 2024 hiring plans, new contracts
The good news is that no federal employees or service members will receive furlough notices come Saturday.
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days away
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024.
Congressional leaders agree on spending, key step to averting shutdown
The agreement speeds up the roughly $20 billion in cuts already agreed to for the Internal Revenue Service and rescinds about $6 billion in COVID relief.
Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress set for March 7
The speech is scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
By Seung Min Kim