Bipartisan talks on the 2-month overdue FY 2023 federal spending package have stalled. Democrats and Republicans blame each other. If negotiators can't get on track, the result may be another continuing resolution (CR) spending bill into 2023 or a potential, yet partial, government shutdown when the current funding expires Dec. 16. (Roll Call 11/23/22) Negotiations at standstill on omnibus spending package - Roll Call
UPDATE - 11/23/22
SECDDEF urges lawmakers to pass full funding bill
With Dec. 16 approaching before Congress’ latest continuing resolution (CR) funding runs out, Defense Secretary (SECDEF) Lloyd J. Austin III sent a letter to top lawmakers, urging them to pass a full spending bill before 2023. A spokesperson for the Senate Appropriations Committee confirmed details of the letter to Air & Space Forces Magazine. Austin pleads with Congress to complete a "whole of government funding bill before the end of 2022,” warning that “failure to do so will result in significant harm" to people, programs and national security. (Air & Space Forces Magazine 11/28/22) Austin to Lawmakers: Continuing Resolution Costing Pentagon ‘at Least $3 Billion’ Per Month | Air & Space Forces Magazine (airandspaceforces.com)
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