House Speaker Mike Johnson Gives Update on Spending Bill Negotiations: Avoiding a Government Shutdown

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has given an update on the spending bill negotiations to avoid a government shutdown. The bill, set to be voted on by the House on Friday, includes a continuing resolution through mid-March, as well as just over $100 billion in disaster relief aid for victims of storms Helene and Milton, and assistance for the agriculture industry. The aim is to bypass regular House procedures and get the legislation straight to a chamber-wide vote, but this requires the support of at least two-thirds of the House chamber, making Democratic support critical. The bill will then head to the Senate for approval.

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