Hey there! 📢 Have you ever wondered what happens if the government runs out of money? Well, in the United States, the government needs permission from Congress to spend money. If they can’t agree on how to spend it, the government might have to shut down! 😱
But don’t worry! Just recently, the US Congress passed a special bill to keep the government running until March. This gives them extra time to decide on how to spend money for the rest of the year. 🎉
The House of Representatives voted for this bill, and it was approved by a large number of lawmakers. This means important services like national parks, mail delivery, and other government activities can continue as usual. 🚀
There was a bit of a mix-up when former President Donald Trump asked for some last-minute changes. He wanted to add new ideas to the bill, like increasing the amount of money the government can borrow. This caused some disagreement among the lawmakers. 🧐
After some discussions, they finally agreed on a temporary solution. This temporary bill is called a “stopgap spending bill.” It’s like when you ask your parents for a little extra time to finish your homework. 📚 It keeps things going until a longer-term plan is decided.
So, for now, the US government will keep running smoothly. The lawmakers have until March to come up with a bigger plan for spending. Let’s hope they work things out! 🤞
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U.S. House passes stopgap funding bill aimed at averting govt shutdown
cgtn.com
