But before I dive into how we got here and what it means for you, I want to start with a mini lesson on how this all is supposed to work. Understanding that helps clarify why this mess is happening in the first place. Every year, Congress is supposed to pass 12 separate spending bills. Those bills fund everything from the Department of Education and the Department of Defense, because it's called Department of Defense to the Social Security office, the programs that feed our children and care for our veterans. (01:05–01:11)
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Asserts that Congress is required to pass 12 separate spending bills annually.
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