John, I’m sure you got the memo:
Congress avoided a government shutdown on Sunday with just hours to spare. That’s great news for kids at the moment... but child programs could still be at risk. Keep reading for a cheat sheet on what it all means. - Congress passed a short-term bill to fund the U.S. government until November 17th
- Yes, this prevented a shutdown... but it’s a temporary solution
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Lawmakers still have to finalize the 2024 budget — which means funding for child programs isn’t locked in yet
- Some want to make big cuts to funding for nutrition support, early learning, humanitarian aid and asylum seeker assistance
John here’s the kicker: If Congress can’t pass final spending bills by November 17th, the government could still shut down... which would interrupt critical support for kids and families. To stop that from happening, I'll need the help of advocates like you. You’ll hear from me soon!
Thanks for being a voice for kids, |