Congress Extends Funding, Avoids Shutdown | Spokane News

Congress narrowly passed a three-month stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown right before the midterms, giving lawmakers breathing room to tackle critical legislation like transportation and farm bills — though with election campaigns looming, getting anything done in October will be tough. While progressives and conservatives voiced concerns, most agreed it was the pragmatic move. The bill also quietly curbs political appointees’ control over federal grants, thanks to a provision pushed by Senators Collins and Murray. It’s a temporary fix that keeps the lights on — but the real work is still ahead, and time is running out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fece5e46f7be899