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House of Representatives approves short-term funding and avoids `shutdown`

RTP Notícias1 September 2026 at 21:20

The House of Representatives approved funding for the federal government until early December, ensuring that federal agencies and services continue to operate. The vote allowed avoiding the temporary closure of government operations, known as `shutdown`.

The short-term funding measure was approved in the middle of an electoral campaign, in a context of political tensions between the parties. The postponement of a more in-depth debate on the budget reflects the difficulties in reaching bipartisan agreements.

The approval by the House of Representatives was an important step in ensuring the continuity of federal services. The funding now awaits any additional approvals before entering into full effect.

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