GOP, Democrats reach deal to fund government, avert shutdown

Agreement breaks months-long impasse, ensures funding through September

Bill includes funding for military, domestic programs, disaster relief

WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic lawmakers have reached an agreement to fund the federal government and avert a partial shutdown, ending months of impasse and ensuring funding for the military, domestic programs, and disaster relief.

The deal, which was announced late Wednesday, includes $1.5 trillion in discretionary spending for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, as well as $1.7 trillion in mandatory spending.

The agreement also includes $45 billion in emergency funding for disaster relief, including $18 billion for Hurricane Ian recovery and $10 billion for Southwestern states affected by drought.

The bill is expected to pass both the House and Senate before the end of the week, and President Biden is expected to sign it into law.

The deal is a major victory for both parties, as it avoids a shutdown that would have had a significant impact on the economy and federal services.

It is also a sign that the two parties can work together to address the challenges facing the country, despite their deep political differences.