Washington Today (2-27-24): Speaker Johnson 'very optimistic' government shutdown can be averted
February 27, 2024
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45:42Now PlayingWashington Today (2-27-24): Speaker Johnson 'very optimistic' government shutdown can be averted
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as posted by the channelPresident Joe Biden urges the top Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate to act quickly to extended federal government funding and avoid a shutdown. He also says the House should bring to a vote a Senate-passed bill to aid Ukraine and Israel.
After the White House Oval Office meeting, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says he is 'very optimistic' a government shutdown will not happen, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) they are 'making good progress' toward that goal.
Speaker Johnson also says that U.S. border security remains critical in all the funding discussions.
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