A Last-Minute Deal To Avert A Federal Government Shutdown As Biden Signs Funding Before Midnight
Late on Saturday, a last-minute deal to avert a federal government shutdown as when President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuOct 01, 202321.7K Shares297.8K Views
Late on Saturday, a last-minute deal to avert a federal government shutdownas when President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open.
This move came with little time to spare after Congress rushed to approve a bipartisan deal.
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The Package's Key Provisions
The temporary funding bill, which will fund the government until November 17, includes several significant provisions:
One notable change in the package is the removal of aid to Ukraine, which had been a White House priority. However, a growing number of GOP lawmakers opposed this assistance.
On the positive side, the bill increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting President Biden's full request for disaster relief funding.
After facing chaos and turmoil in the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy abandoned demands for steep spending cuts from his right-wing members.
“„We’re going to do our job. We’re going to be adults in the room. And we’re going to keep government open.- Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Instead, he relied on Democrats to pass the bill, even at the risk of his own position. The Senate followed suit with final passage, marking a whirlwind day at the Capitol.
“„It has been a day full of twists and turns, but the American people can breathe a sigh of relief: There will be no government shutdown.- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
The Implications And What Lies Ahead
This last-minute deal has temporarily averted a government shutdown, providing some relief for federal workers and preventing disruptions to essential programs and services.
However, the reprieve may be short-lived, as Congress will again need to fund the government in the coming weeks.
Views on government funding are hardening, especially among right-wing lawmakers whose demands were not met in this deal. The divisions in Congress are becoming more pronounced, which could lead to future crises.
Speaker McCarthy emphasized the need for responsible governance, stating that they would be "adults in the room" and work to keep the government open in the future.
The abrupt shift in the Speaker's stance has raised questions about his leadership, with some conservatives considering a motion to remove him from office.
While McCarthy believes the country's interests are too important to be jeopardized, the political landscape remains uncertain.
“„We’re just prepared for it. Take it head on, don’t run from it. We’ll work our best to defeat it. We’re not going to get pushed around by a handful of people.- Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a centrist McCarthy ally
“„I don’t think he’s lost any strength. But if someone wants to do this, just come on. I’m tired of talking about this fight. They didn’t have a candidate last time, they don’t have a candidate this time. None of the people that would vote against him have the guts to run against him.- Rules Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.)
The Role Of Ukraine Aid
The removal of aid to Ukraine has been a contentious issue, with lawmakers from both parties pledging support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his visit to Washington.
The Senate had initially included $6 billion for Ukraine in its bill, leading to a standstill as lawmakers debated their options.
The government funding crisis may have been averted this time, but the challenges facing Congress persist.
The political landscape remains volatile, and the upcoming funding deadlines will test lawmakers' ability to find common ground.
The fate of Speaker Kevin McCarthy is uncertain, as some conservatives weigh the possibility of a leadership change.
As Congress navigates these challenges, the American people and federal workers hope for stable and responsible governance, free from the specter of government shutdowns.
Final Words
The last-minute deal to avert a federal government shutdown provided temporary relief, but it also highlighted the deep divisions within Congress.
The removal of aid to Ukraine and the reliance on a more bipartisan approach raised questions about Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership.
As the government faces future funding deadlines, the political landscape remains uncertain, and the fate of leadership in the House hangs in the balance.
The American people and federal workers hope for stable and responsible governance, free from the looming threat of shutdowns.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
Reviewer
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