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White House Pushes Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown

9/10/2025

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The White House seeks legislation to extend federal funding until January 31 to avert a government shutdown on October 1, as stated by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
A stopgap funding bill would maintain current funding levels and may include emergency account add-ons.
Congress has yet to agree on discretionary appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year.
Representative Rosa DeLauro criticized the request, stressing the importance of Democratic priorities.
A 12.5% reduction in the federal workforce is anticipated.

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Story summary

The White House seeks legislation to extend federal funding until January 31 to avert a government shutdown on October 1, as stated by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
A stopgap funding bill would maintain current funding levels and may include emergency account add-ons.
Congress has yet to agree on discretionary appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year.
Representative Rosa DeLauro criticized the request, stressing the importance of Democratic priorities.
A 12.5% reduction in the federal workforce is anticipated.