Reclaim The Net  By Dan Frieth
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through March 14. Buried within the bill is a short section, extending the funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC). This controversial program is supposedly designed to target foreign disinformation but has several times led to the censorship of US citizens and media outlets.
The introduction of the 1500+ page stopgap funding bill just days before the looming deadline has left members of Congress scrambling to act. With federal funding set to expire at the end of Friday, lawmakers are racing against the clock to avoid a government shutdown. The timing is especially critical as both the House and Senate aim to adjourn further compressing the window for deliberation.
This eleventh-hour approach has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and the pressure it places on legislators. With only days to review the proposed legislation, many lawmakers have little time to thoroughly examine the billâs details, raising concerns about the ability to make informed decisions. The public, too, has limited opportunity to scrutinize the measure, which encompasses critical funding for federal programs ranging from military operations to regulatory agencies.
Regarding the GEC, its funding was originally set to expire this month, the GECâs mandate will now extend to 2025 if this bill is passed…
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