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Social Security Administration Budget Deadline Approaching: Will Shutdown Threat Impact Benefits?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress faces a new deadline to pass spending bills to fund the government, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), by March 8. However, even if the budget deadline passes without action, Social Security recipients will continue to receive their monthly payments. In federal terms, Social Security benefits are considered “mandatory spending” with a dedicated, permanent funding source from payroll taxes. This means that the funding for these benefits is not affected by …

Congress Sends Biden Bill to Fund Health Agencies, Avoiding Shutdown Until March

Washington, D.C. – As the end of the year approaches, Congress has taken action to prevent a government shutdown and provide funding for health agencies. A stopgap bill has been passed to keep the government funded until March, sending the legislation to President Biden’s desk for approval. The decision to pass the bill comes after multiple delays and concerns about a potential shutdown, which could have had widespread implications for various government agencies and departments. …

Senate Approves $1.2tn Spending Package to Avoid Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C. – The US Senate has reached an agreement on a $1.2 trillion spending package that will keep the government funded through September, narrowly avoiding a shutdown just before a midnight deadline. While the Senate continues to vote on various amendments, the agreement ensures that key government departments will receive funding without any interruptions. The bill, set to be signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday, marks a significant bipartisan effort to provide stability …

Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Delays Spending Bill Vote

Washington, D.C. – As the deadline for a government shutdown looms closer, Senate Republicans are slowing down the passage of a spending bill, leading to fears of a potential partial shutdown at midnight. This move comes after the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill in an attempt to prevent such an outcome. The Senate’s failure to pass the spending bill has led to uncertainty and frustration among lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. …

Immigration Deal: Biden Vows Border Shutdown and Urges Congress to Act

Washington, D.C. – President Biden vows to shut down the border and urges Congress to pass an immigration deal to address the ongoing border crisis. This comes as Johnson warns the Senate on immigration talks and vows to impeach Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary, soon. A GOP senator deems it “immoral” to kill the border deal to assist Trump, while Johnson fires a warning shot at Senate border talks. Trump also threatens to blow up …