Pass a budget before funding expires

Carter said Congress should pass a budget before government funding expires on Dec. 11. He identified this as work for the lame-duck session before Democrats take control of the House in January.

Context: This was a stated priority for the 2026 lame-duck session, not a report that the budget had passed.

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including passing a budget before government funding expires Dec. 11

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Rep. Carter to Newsmax: GOP Must Pass Key Legislation ...

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