House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Govt Through April 8
On March 15, 2011, the House passed H.J. Res. 48, to make further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011. According to the House Appropriations Committee, H.J. Res. 48 would fund the federal government through April 8, 2011 (from March 18, 2011) and cut $6 billion in non-security discretionary spending. The Senate is expected to pass the measure later this week.
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The Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee notes that H.J. Res 48 would (1) reduce or terminate a total of 25 programs, including funding rescissions, reductions and program terminations; and (2) eliminate earmark accounts within the Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Financial Service and General Government; and Interior subcommittee jurisdictions.
On March 15, 2011, the White House Press Secretary said that the President urges the Senate to pass H.J. Res. 48.
Committee Chairman’s statement available here
Press Secretary statement available here