U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a 'clean' stopgap funding measure to keep federal agencies operating at current spending levels through September.
His plan would delay discussions on spending cuts until the next fiscal year, reducing the immediate risk of a government shutdown. Johnson's stance comes as a March 14 funding deadline approaches, with Republican leaders debating budget priorities. Some GOP lawmakers are urging a tougher stance on spending, pushing for cuts to be addressed sooner.
The proposal signals a potential compromise to maintain government operations while postponing contentious budget battles.
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Republican Johnson wants 'clean' US funding measure, wait on spending cuts
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday that he wants to pass a "clean" stopgap funding measure to keep federal agencies operating at current spending levels through September and leave proposed cuts for legislation for the next fiscal year.
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