By SE Kentucky News |
Nov 14, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives has successfully passed a bill to extend government operations through the beginning of 2024, ensuring that there will be no harmful shutdown before the holidays. The proposed two-step, stop-gap measure, put forward by Speaker Mike Johnson, received bipartisan support, with a vote of 336-95.One of the lawmakers who voted in favor of the bill was U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05), who emphasized the importance of avoiding a government shutdown during the holiday season. He commended Speaker Johnson's efforts, stating, "I applaud...