Statement of administration policy

The White House has submitted a statement of administration policy on the fiscal year 2017 continuing resolution passed by lawmakers yesterday.

Here are a couple excerpts:

By providing a short-term funding bridge, the bill would allow critical Government functions to operate without interruption.  To minimize the negative impacts of a short-term funding measure on Federal agencies, the Congress should act quickly to enact full-year appropriations legislation for the remainder of FY 2017.  The Administration looks forward to working with the Congress to support investments equally balanced between defense and non-defense spending that will create jobs, support middle-class families, contribute to long-term growth, and safeguard national security. . . .

In addition, the Administration welcomes the bill's investments in military infrastructure, housing, and services for men and women in our Armed Forces and their families.  The Administration also appreciates the Congress' commitment to fund the benefits and services our veterans have earned.

View the full statement here.

(UPDATE 3:25 p.m.: President Obama signed the CR into law today.)