Short-Term Spending Bill Passed By Congress, Heads To Trump's Desk

The transcript discusses the approval of a continuing resolution by the Senate and House to extend government funding through December 20th. This measure includes a military pay raise, health care program extensions, and census funding. The main obstacle to a full-year spending bill is President Trump's demand for $8.6 billion for a US-Mexico border wall. The resolution provides more time for lawmakers to negotiate the 12 necessary appropriation bills. If not signed by President Trump by midnight, a government shutdown could occur.

What are some of the benefits included in the continuing resolution passed by the Senate?

• Tax cuts for corporations

• A pay raise for military members

• Increased funding for space exploration

• A new education reform

What is the main reason for the delay in passing a full-year spending bill?

• Debate over environmental policies

• President Trump's demand for border wall funding

• Disagreement over education funding

• Lack of consensus on healthcare reforms

How much funding is President Trump demanding for the US-Mexico border wall?

• $12 billion

• $10 billion

• $8.6 billion

• $5 billion

What will happen if President Trump does not sign the continuing resolution by midnight?

• Funding will run out and many agencies will halt operations

• A new resolution will be proposed

• The government will continue to operate normally

• The Senate will reconvene to discuss further

What is the deadline for the government funding to be extended through the continuing resolution?

• December 25th

• December 20th

• December 30th

• December 15th