Iran Press/ America: The US President Joe Biden signed a short-term government funding bill on Friday, snuffing out one looming crisis as Congress turns its gaze toward two other big-ticket items.
Biden’s signature prevents a shutdown hours before an end of Friday deadline. The measure — which the House and Senate passed Thursday — will keep the government running through Feb. 18.
With the threat of a disruptive funding lapse quashed, lawmakers will move to the next steps in a daunting December to-do list. The Democratic-led Congress will next try to stave off a potential default on U.S. debt, pass Biden’s $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act and approve an annual defense budget bill.
The House passed its version of the plan last month. The Senate will likely make changes, meaning the House would have to vote a second time.
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