{Tentative} Deal reached on federal gov't funding (Sept. until March)

[No Elephants]

Reid says the deal removes funding as an election issue. The WH called it a "welcome development."

Deal reached on federal gov't funding

WASHINGTON, July 31 (UPI) -- <snip>


"This agreement reached between the Senate, the House and the White House provides stability for the coming months, when we will have to resolve critical issues that directly affect middle-class families," Reid said in a statement.

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"The president has made clear that it is essential that the legislation to fund the government adheres to the funding levels agreed to by both parties last year, and not include ideological or extraneous policy riders," Carney said. "The president will work with leaders in both parties to sign a bill that accomplishes these goals."

Politico reported the lawmakers set spending at $1.047 trillion, the level set in the 2011 Budget Control Act. The Washington publication noted the amount is above the $1.028 trillion Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., had called for in his budget proposal.

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Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/07/31/Deal-reached-on-federal-govt-funding/UPI-53841343761713/#ixzz22INf6pRU

Color me surprised, but we'll see what the House does.

Would love some specifics, though.

[Leopolds Ghost]

1. Does this avoid the so called fiscal "cliff" that was intended to penalize the govt for not enacting

SS reform?