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12/21/2024

Senate Approves Social Security Bill

Their action avoids a government shutdown

Just as the government funding deadline arrived early Saturday, Congress passed an interim plan to prevent a shutdown after a chaotic few days and nights in Washington.

President Joe Biden is expected to sign the funding bill later on Saturday.

Lawmakers also approved a big Social Security bill in the Senate, legislation that divided the GOP. The week’s turmoil on Capitol Hill, marking the close of the 118th Congress, offers a glimpse into the uphill battle the 119th Congress is likely to face when the GOP has an even slimmer majority in the House.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Hill.

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