Legislative Update: President Obama Signs Legislation Continuing Government Funding through November 18 October 2011

On October 5, 2011, President Barack Obama approved the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (H.R. 2608), which provides funding for government programs through November 18. The measure provides level funding for most agencies, including ARC, minus a 1.503 percent across-the-board cut. Congressional leaders will continue working on legislation to provide full-year FY 2012 funding.