By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/stopgap-spending-bill-clears-senate-goes-obama Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Stopgap spending bill clears Senate, goes to Obama Politics Dec 13, 2014 4:08 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Congress has sent President Barack Obama a short-term spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through Wednesday and avert a government shutdown. Senate passage came Saturday with only hours to spare before an earlier stopgap measure was set to expire. By a voice vote, senators approved the latest short-term funding bill as lawmakers continue to wrangle over a $1.1 trillion spending package and Obama’s nominations. That package would cover much of the government through most of 2015. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Congress has sent President Barack Obama a short-term spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through Wednesday and avert a government shutdown. Senate passage came Saturday with only hours to spare before an earlier stopgap measure was set to expire. By a voice vote, senators approved the latest short-term funding bill as lawmakers continue to wrangle over a $1.1 trillion spending package and Obama’s nominations. That package would cover much of the government through most of 2015. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now