That's because it includes
a debt ceiling extension and only three months» worth of government funding — a deal struck by President Donald Trump with House and Senate Democratic leaders.
The 3 - month
debt ceiling extension gives the Democrats key negotiating leverage in December when the debt ceiling is up for discussion...
The 3 - month
debt ceiling extension gives the Democrats key negotiating leverage in December when the debt ceiling is up for discussion again.
Not exact matches
The House of Representatives approved a legislative package that includes a short - term
extension of the
debt ceiling and billions of dollars in aid for Hurricane Harvey storm recovery.
The
extension was part of the agreement between Trump and Senate Democrats to provide a $ 15.3 - billion aid package in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, in addition to raising the
debt ceiling and preventing a government shutdown.