Congress has until Friday to pass spending bill to avoid partial government shutdown

The national debt is currently $36.1 trillion.

Published: December 16, 2024 9:58am

Updated: December 16, 2024 12:32pm

Congress has until Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown and negotiators are racing to beat the clock.

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., did not unveil the framework of an agreement over the weekend. 

The text of the bill is expected to be released at some point on Monday or Tuesday after negotiators finalize a deal.

Aid to farmers has become a sticking point in negotiations.

The national debt is currently $36.1 trillion.

 

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