House passes continuing resolution funding government through Dec. 18
The House today voted 343-67 to pass a continuing resolution that would generally extend current federal funding levels for health care and all other programs through Dec. 18.
Included in the bill is a delay through Dec. 18 the start of $4 billion in fiscal year 2021 Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts.
The Senate is expected to pass the measure before government funding for FY 2020 expires Dec. 11.
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