Progress Made in Budget Talks, But Threat of Gov't Shut Down Remains
After negotiations at the White House on April 6, 2011, both Democratic and Republican leaders indicated that progress was made, but no agreement had been reached, on a fiscal year 2011 funding bill (through September 30, 2011). Negotiations are scheduled to continue on April 7, 2011. Absent an enacted funding bill of some sort before midnight on April 8, 2011, nonessential federal government services will shut down due to a lack of funding.
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On April 6, 2011, the House Rules Committee reported a rule for consideration of H.R. 1363, a one week spending bill. However, neither Democrats nor the White House have expressed support for another short term funding measure.