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This Joint Resolution makes continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, meaning it provides temporary funding for government operations when a regular budget has not been approved. It essentially allows government agencies to continue their work at the same level as they did in fiscal year 2013, using the same authorities and conditions, until a new budget is enacted or until January 1, 2015, whichever comes first. The resolution specifies that this funding should be used minimally to continue essential projects and activities and includes provisions to prevent the initiation of new projects not funded in the previous year, with specific exceptions for certain mandatory payments and civilian personnel compensation to avoid furloughs, provided non-personnel expenses are first reduced. Notably, it also prohibits the use of any funds made available by this resolution to implement provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or related legislation.