Senate Considers Extended Funding Amid Ongoing Shutdown
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Progress is being made in the Senate towards ending the government shutdown, with bipartisan talks underway, while issues like SNAP funding and Obamacare subsidies continue to impact Americans. President Trump is pushing for the elimination of the filibuster, and upcoming elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York are closely watched for political shifts. Other legislative topics include war powers and tax relief for gamblers.
- New CR date under discussion, Johnson says Politico
- Senate Republicans plot longer-term funding bill as government shutdown continues Fox News
- Thune says extended shutdown means Senate needs to shift date on funding government ABC News
- Pressure builds to punt full-year spending bills into next year Roll Call
- Thune ‘optimistic’ shutdown may end this week, eyes spending bill through January The Hill
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