U.S. Lawmakers Announce 'Framework' Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

The video discusses a framework for a bill to fund the government for the next year. With funding set to expire on Friday at midnight, the House and Senate are expected to pass a temporary week-long spending bill to prevent a shutdown and allow more time for negotiations on a larger bill. A major point of contention in the negotiations is the allocation of funds between domestic issues and defense.

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