US Congress unveils stopgap spending deal to avert shutdown
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Congressional leaders unveiled a stopgap funding bill on Sept 23, 2024, to keep the US government open through Dec 20, aiming to prevent an Oct 1 shutdown; the bill maintains existing funding levels with exceptions for the US Secret Service, which receives US$231 million for presidential candidate protection; it excludes GOP's proof of citizenship voting requirement and additional funds for Navy submarines and disaster aid; House Speaker Mike Johnson described it as a 'narrow, bare-bones CR'; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the bipartisan effort; the House Rules Committee will meet on Sept 24 to consider the bill.

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