The US Senate approved the draft law on the continuation of the federal government to be financed to avoid its shutout. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
The document is accepted in the absence of a permanent budget for 2022 financial year. He involves the extension of the appropriations in the previous levels with the allocation of additional amounts to the elimination of emergencies and the reception of Afghan refugees.
2021 ends in the US on September 30, now the question of the extension of the government’s financing will consider the House of Representatives. If the document is approved, he will follow the signature to President Joe Biden. The initiative must be approved before the onset of Friday, October 1 (in time of the Eastern Coast, 7:00 in Moscow). The lack of a temporary budget threatens the country with the new shutout – suspension of the government.
Earlier it was reported that the fate of the US President’s Economic Plan Joe Bayiden to save the economy was at risk and largely depends on the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi overcome disagreements within the Democratic Parts.
Baiden plan involves a significant reduction in taxes for the middle class, paid child care leave, the availability of universal pre-school education, the creation of public colleges, combating climate change and expand medical care programs. The plan financing will occur due to an increase in taxes for rich Americans and corporations. Lawmakers are still discussing details. At the same time, the former US President Donald Trump called Bayden’s suggestions on the budget of the US Destroyment Plan.