The Government Shut Down Is Over!!! At least For Now?

According to reports, President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government.The White House says Obama signed the bill early yesterday (Thursday,) hours after the House gave final approval. Federal workers  have already been instructed  to return to work today.

However from our understanding, the decision is temporary   since, the measure restores funding for the government through Jan. 15 and extends the nation’s borrowing authority through Feb. 7, 2014  Therefore that leaves any long-term agreements over the nation’s fiscal future. unfinished

Congress approves bill to end partial shutdown, raise debt ceiling Government shutdown over – Congress approves bill to reopen gov, raise debt ceiling 10/16/2013 The House voted Wednesday to approve a short-term bill ending the partial government shutdown and raising the debt ceiling, sending the deal to the president’s desk and capping one of the most bitter and brutal political fights in recent memory.

The bill cleared the House on a 285-144 vote, lifted over the finish line by a large chunk of Democrats. All House Democrats voted in favor of the bill and 87 Republicans did as well. 144 Republicans voted against it.

President Barack Obama Ends 16 Day Government Shutdown

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