Lawmakers announce deal on government appropriations

Congressional leaders have reached a deal on some appropriations bills to fund the government, including a short-term measure to prevent a partial shutdown before Friday's deadline. This agreement extends funding for six agencies until next Friday and for six others until March 22nd. Legislators still need to finalize a larger deal to fund the government through September. The House will vote on the stopgap measure on Thursday. The White House Press Secretary stated that the bipartisan agreement will help prevent a shutdown and allow more time to pass a national security deal.

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