Congress Grapples with Short-Term Funding Amid Looming Government Shutdown
TL;DR
House Republicans are divided over whether to support a short-term government funding extension as Congress approaches a shutdown deadline. Some members advocate for an extension until March, while others see a shutdown as leverage for GOP policy goals. Tensions within the House GOP have led to a protest vote, raising concerns about reaching a deal by the deadline. Senate leaders acknowledge the likely need for a short-term extension, while the possibility of a government shutdown looms amid negotiations and differing viewpoints within the party.
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- Editorial: Another test for Speaker Mike Johnson. Will he keep the government open? Los Angeles Times
- With funding deal still out of reach, it’s time to prepare for a potential partial shutdown CNN
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