Congress Extends DHS Funding for a Week Until March 6
Playing a dangerous game of brinksmanship, Congress as the midnight deadline approached finally acted to delay the closing of the Department of Homeland Security. As CNN reports, the House approved a one-week extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, avoiding a partial shutdown just hours before a Friday night deadline. President Obama signed the bill, which funds the Department of Homeland Security until March 6.
Earlier in the day, the House had rejected a 20 day extension of DHS funding that had the support of the House leadership, including Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).
KJ
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