Senate Aide: FEMA Money to Last Two Days Longer
A Senate aide says the government’s disaster aid fund has enough money to last until Thursday, two days longer than earlier predicted.
The change might point the way out of a standoff that is holding up passage of legislation to prevent a partial government shutdown.
The difference is significant. If the most recent estimate is accurate, it’s possible the agency won’t need any additional funds until the new budget year begins, and the cause for the current outbreak of gridlock will disappear.