‘Best Position For Conservative Victories’: Johnson Unveils Plan To Avoid Govt Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a two-step plan, the “Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024,” to prevent a government shutdown. It splits funding deadlines, with some programs expiring January 19 and others February 2, aiming to avoid a massive year-end spending bill. Johnson says the plan promotes fiscal responsibility, oversight on Ukraine…