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Good morning politics blog readers. The early order of business in the Senate today is finding a way to keep the government funded, if only for a week.
Senators will take up the one-week spending bill passed by the House on Wednesday, a short-term fix that, if also passed in the upper chamber, would avert a shutdown and keep the government machine ticking until 23 December.
Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to give one of her final press conferences as House speaker at 10.45am.
Joe Biden is meeting African Union leaders in Washington DC to discuss US political and business ties with the continent. It’s unclear if he will talk to the press.
The House convenes shortly to discuss collective bargaining rights to Veterans’ Association health care workers. Statehood for Puerto Rico is also up for discussion.
Survivors of mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas; and Newtown, Connecticut will testify at a morning hearing of the House subcommittee on crime, terrorism and homeland security.
Continue reading…Short-term spending bill was passed by House WednesdaySign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailGood morning politics blog readers. The early order of business in the Senate today is finding a way to keep the government funded, if only for a week.Senators will take up the one-week spending bill passed by the House on Wednesday, a short-term fix that, if also passed in the upper chamber, would avert a shutdown and keep the government machine ticking until 23 December.Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to give one of her final press conferences as House speaker at 10.45am.Joe Biden is meeting African Union leaders in Washington DC to discuss US political and business ties with the continent. It’s unclear if he will talk to the press.The House convenes shortly to discuss collective bargaining rights to Veterans’ Association health care workers. Statehood for Puerto Rico is also up for discussion.Survivors of mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas; and Newtown, Connecticut will testify at a morning hearing of the House subcommittee on crime, terrorism and homeland security. Continue reading…