Here’s the state of play on defense appropriations
Late last week, Senate Democrats worked out a deal with the White House to move key appropriations bills forward, including for defense. It was too late to get the language sorted out before the government shut down Jan. 31, but the agreement seems to pave the way for a quick deal — if the House will go along, which is no sure thing.
On a new episode of the Congressional Roundup, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta walks you through the state of play as representatives begin deliberating in Washington.
Senate Democrats reached an agreement with the White House to advance key appropriations bills, including defense funding, late last week. This deal aims to facilitate a quick resolution before the government shutdown on January 31, contingent on the House's approval.
- Senate Democrats and the White House reached a deal on defense appropriations.
- The agreement was made late last week.
- The deal aims to move key appropriations bills forward.
- The government is set to shut down on January 31 if no agreement is reached.
- The outcome depends on whether the House will agree to the deal.