With a budget deal in place in the House and a vote expected this week on Capitol Hill before the October 1st deadline to keep the government afloat, all eyes turn to the Senate to do the same. The Associated Press reported the short-term spending bill, also known as a continuing resolution, or CR, announced Sunday, would fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government shutdown. Hudson Valley Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th district told “The Morning Show” yesterday that it was important to keep the government funded, especially with the election looming in November…
Temporary spending bills generally fund agencies at current levels, but an additional $231 million was included to bolster the Secret Service following two assassination attempts on Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump.