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Averting a government shutdown with hours to spare, Congress gave approval to a short-term funding package Friday that will continue federal operations until Dec. 16.

The stop-gap measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives 230-201; the Senate advanced the bill in a 72-25 vote Thursday.

Alabama’s congressional delegation voted 7-2 against the legislation.

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Democratic leaders in the Senate unveiled a stop-gap funding bill this week to avoid a potential government shutdown Saturday.

The continuing resolution will keep spending at current levels and fund the government through Dec. 16. The bill passed a procedural vote on Tuesday and is making its way through the Senate.

In order to avoid a government shutdown the U.S. House of Representatives will also have to vote for the spending bill by the end of the month.

By JEFF POOR

As the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border appears to worsen and Republicans are poised to take back the House of Representatives, there is some speculation about the possibility of impeachment proceedings aimed at President Joe Biden and other Cabinet officials in his administration. According to Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), the House Republican Policy Committee chairman, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is certainly facing impeachment.

By Dylan Smith

With just over six weeks to go until the Nov. 8 midterm elections, the U.S. House Republican Caucus has unveiled its 2023 legislative agenda.

The “Commitment to America” pledge, spearheaded by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), is similar to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s (R-Ga.) “Contract with America.”

By Brandon Moseley

Following the rollout of the House Republicans’ Commitment to America, Congressmen Gary Palmer, Barry Moore, and Mike Rogers issued statements supportive of the new GOP Congressional platform.