The House easily passed a new government budget on Thursday that helps the Pentagon manage the new “sequestration” budget cuts, spurring military leaders to delay the process of furloughing civilian employees. The House approved the “continuing resolution” (CR)--which contains a full defense appropriations bill--via a 318-109 vote. It garnered the support of the vast majority of House Republicans as well as House Armed Services Committee members on both sides of the aisle, with the exception of four Democrats on the…
Congress Passes CR, DoD Delays Furlough Plans
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