Over a month after the Senate approved a $95.3 billion national security package, the House remains indecisive about how – and whether – to aid allies at war.
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Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said, ‘It would be irresponsible for us not to clear these bills and do the fundamental job that we have of funding government. What is more important?’
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Congress releases 6 funding bills ahead of Friday shutdown deadline
The package totals $704 billion, a better-late-than-never agreement reached among congressional leaders after months of delays.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
House, Senate pass short-term bill averting government shutdown until March
Far-right House conservatives were furious over the move, which sends the bill to President Biden to sign into law and keep the government open.
Posted inNation / World
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown
The spending package keeps government funding at current levels for roughly 2 more months.
Posted inMaine
Thousands of federal employees in Maine prepare for shutdown
Based on the last two shutdowns, roughly 40% will be furloughed and 60% will have to work because their jobs are considered essential. None of them will get paid during a shutdown.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Potential federal shutdown looms over Bar Harbor
Tourism-based businesses are wary of the possibility that Acadia National Park will close heading into peak foliage season, but say Mount Desert Island has plenty to offer and they will remain open for business regardless.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Jared Golden seeks bipartisan funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Two House Democrats and two House Republicans introduced the Keep America Open Act.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
U.S. deficit explodes even as economy grows
A strong economy usually reduces the deficit. Not this time.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Why a government shutdown looks inevitable: Congress needs to pass 12 funding bills
Lawmakers have given themselves a virtually impossible task – and the stakes are high.