White House urges Congress to pass short-term funding, avoid shutdown

The White House is recommending a temporary funding measure to avert a possible government shutdown. The current budget year ends September 30th and sharp differences remain between the GOP-led House and the Democratic-controlled Senate. Without an agreement, parts of the government could shut down. With only a month to go, the White House is asking Congress to pass short-term funding to give lawmakers more time on the budget.