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Congress Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Congress has breathed a sigh of relief, avoiding a government shutdown just in time, by passing a stopgap bill that keeps federal funding at current levels through December 11. This continuing resolution buys time until after the November elections, putting the threat of a shutdown on hold.

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Congress Averts Shutdown, Funds Defense Programs Through December

Congress has breathed a sigh of relief, avoiding a shutdown by passing a defense funding bill that will keep federal funding in place through December 11. The bill, which sailed through the House with a 370-48 vote, ensures that current defense programs, including vital weapons initiatives, will continue to receive funding at fiscal 2026 levels.

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Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill

The Senate has just approved a stopgap funding bill, passing it with a strong bipartisan vote of 90-6-1 to keep federal agencies funded until December 11. This temporary measure averts an immediate shutdown risk, but sets a new deadline for September showdowns.

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Healthcare Cyber Programs Retain Funding Amid Budget Cuts

Despite federal budget cuts, two innovative healthcare cyber programs have secured continued funding to develop game-changing technology that helps hospitals automatically defend against software flaws. The UPGRADE and DigiSeals initiatives at ARPA-H are leading the charge in leveraging machines to fix machines, revolutionizing healthcare cybersecurity.

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