Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
1 week, 3 days ago

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government. “A shutdown would allow DOGE to shift into overdrive,” Schumer warned on the Senate floor Friday, referring to the Department of Government Efficiency effort led by Elon Musk. Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, which has organized hundreds of protests across the nation, said that nearly 8 in 10 of the group’s activists support primary challenges against “Senate Dems who cave on the GOP bill.” He wrote on social media that the vast majority of those Democratic activists plan to express their anger at town halls or other public events next week. He voted against the bill, yet said of Schumer’s decision: “These are tough, tough calls.” ___ Associated Press writer Leah Askarinam in Washington contributed.

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'Don't give anything away for nothing': Pelosi piles on to mounting backlash of Schumer
6 days, 5 hours ago

'Don't give anything away for nothing': Pelosi piles on to mounting backlash of Schumer

Raw Story  

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi piled on to the mounting criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following his decision last week to break with Democrats and support Republicans' stopgap government funding bill. “I myself don’t give away anything for nothing,” Pelosi told reporters during a news conference at a children’s hospital in San Francisco, according to Politico. “I think …

Chuck Schumer: Why Senate Democrats were caught flat-footed.
6 days, 18 hours ago

Chuck Schumer: Why Senate Democrats were caught flat-footed.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. His answer was no—that Senate Democrats should have taken a stand against Donald Trump’s lawlessness and withheld the votes Republicans needed to keep the government from shutting down. Some people, because of that, get the idea that tariffs are …

Schumer Leads Party in Conflict After Retreat on Shutdown
1 week, 2 days ago

Schumer Leads Party in Conflict After Retreat on Shutdown

Live Mint  

-- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s calculated call to avoid a disruptive government shutdown alienates a political base enraged by President Donald Trump’s policies and frustrated at party elders’ cautious response. Nor did Pelosi, who called the decision to fold “unacceptable.” But they cut straight to Schumer’s central concern that a shutdown would give Trump and Elon Musk carte blanche …

Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions

India TV News  

Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Saturday, preventing a partial shutdown and securing funding through September 2025. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Saturday to fund the government through the end of September, avoiding a partial government shutdown and marking a significant victory for his administration …

Democratic Party Fractures In Government Shutdown Fight, With Anger Running High
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1 week, 2 days ago

Democratic Party Fractures In Government Shutdown Fight, With Anger Running High

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government. Bloomberg …

Divided Democrats Give Away Their Leverage As Trump Celebrates
1 week, 2 days ago

Divided Democrats Give Away Their Leverage As Trump Celebrates

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― In capitulating to Republicans on their partisan bill funding the government, Democrats may have put their party in an even worse position during the next round of negotiations on spending that is expected later this year. With the GOP controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House, Democrats have precious little leverage to push …

Senate Democrats confront limits of minority power after brutal shutdown vote
1 week, 2 days ago

Senate Democrats confront limits of minority power after brutal shutdown vote

Firstpost  

Democrats were also unable to stop a series of moves by Trump’s administration that would normally be left to Congress under the law, including mass firings across the government Senate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their power in the minority — and culminated with a deeply …

US averts government shutdown as Senate passes funding bill after a split in Democrats
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1 week, 3 days ago

US averts government shutdown as Senate passes funding bill after a split in Democrats

Firstpost  

The US Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill on Friday, just hours before a government shutdown. The bill, which faced strong opposition from House Democrats, now awaits approval from President Donald Trump. In the end, enough Democrats supported Senate leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to let the bill pass. Democrats faced a tough choice—either let a bill pass that gives President …

U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
1 week, 3 days ago

U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. But in the end, enough of the Democratic senators decided a government shutdown would be even worse, and backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to allow …

US Senate passes six-month spending bill to avert government shutdown
1 week, 3 days ago

US Senate passes six-month spending bill to avert government shutdown

New Indian Express  

Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown Congress has struggled to pass annual budget bills, relying instead on short-term extensions. "Shamefully, 99 percent of Democrats in Congress voted to shut down the government — simply because they seem to hate President Trump more than they love America," Johnson said. Many Democrats were frustrated that the bill gives the Trump …

Top House Democrats Throw Chuck Schumer Under The Bus Amid Funding Fight
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1 week, 3 days ago

Top House Democrats Throw Chuck Schumer Under The Bus Amid Funding Fight

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON – Top House Democrats are throwing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer under the bus after he announced he would help House Republicans pass their extreme spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Incredibly, Schumer’s longtime House counterpart, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, publicly lashed him for setting up “a false choice” between the GOP’s bill and a …

Senate holds much-anticipated vote on GOP funding bill as Dems squabble over support
1 week, 3 days ago

Senate holds much-anticipated vote on GOP funding bill as Dems squabble over support

Raw Story  

The Senate held a key procedural vote Friday afternoon, voting in favor of cloture on the GOP's funding bill and signaling Democrats have the votes to pass the six-month stopgap legislation. Passing the stopgap funding bill at a final vote, expected later Friday, would avert a government shutdown. The funding bill would have to pass through a final vote or …

Senate Advances GOP Funding Bill With Democratic Support
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1 week, 3 days ago

Senate Advances GOP Funding Bill With Democratic Support

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Democrats helped Republicans advance a six-month funding bill on Friday, taking the threat of a government shutdown off the table but sparking fury across the Democratic Party about giving President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk even more power over spending. “Under a shutdown, Trump and Elon Musk would have carte blanche to …

Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
1 week, 4 days ago

Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. But in the end, enough of the Democratic senators decided a government shutdown would be …

'Cowardice': Schumer's move to avert shutdown outrages social media critics
1 week, 4 days ago

'Cowardice': Schumer's move to avert shutdown outrages social media critics

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer forced the Democratic caucus into an abrupt about-face after senators publicly said they would oppose the GOP's continuing resolution to keep the government open and allow tech billionaire Elon Musk to continue shuttering government programs. Schumer bucked many in his party and said Democrats would provide enough votes to avert a shutdown. In response to …

Schumer won't block vote on GOP funding bill — giving up 'rare piece of leverage': report
1 week, 4 days ago

Schumer won't block vote on GOP funding bill — giving up 'rare piece of leverage': report

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday he will not seek to block a GOP-led continuing resolution to restore government funding, likely signaling the risk of a government shutdown on Friday will be averted, reported the Wall Street Journal. The move, which comes as Schumer has reportedly suggested Democrats have the necessary votes to pass the bill, reflects a …

'One-two GOP punch': Analyst sees Democrats embracing a 'gamble' that may backfire
1 week, 4 days ago

'One-two GOP punch': Analyst sees Democrats embracing a 'gamble' that may backfire

Raw Story  

Senate Democrats are facing a dilemma over whether to reach across the aisle to prevent a possible government shutdown or just allow it happen as a form of protest, according to a new report. "The House of Representatives set up the one-two GOP punch by passing a bill to freeze spending at current levels until the end of September — …

Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
1 week, 4 days ago

Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats under pressure to impose limits on the Trump administration. It would be the best distraction …

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown
1 week, 5 days ago

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

NPR  

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, says he will vote to keep the government open, signaling a path for Democrats to vote with Republicans to overcome a filibuster in the Senate and pass a six-month spending bill ahead of …

Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP’s stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms
1 week, 5 days ago

Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP’s stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms

LA Times  

Adam Schiff, front, and Alex Padilla say they will vote against a budget measure aimed at funding the federal government through Sept. 30 and avoiding a shutdown. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff say they will vote with most Democrats against a temporary measure to fund the government, paving the way for a possible government shutdown by the end of the …

Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
1 week, 5 days ago

Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

LA Times  

Sen. Chuck Schumer said he would vote in favor of a GOP-led budget bill in hopes of avoiding a government shutdown. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats under pressure to impose limits on the …

Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears
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1 week, 5 days ago

Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats said they do not have the votes to advance a six-month Republican bill to fund the government, potentially increasing the odds of a shutdown when funding lapses on Friday. Attendees aired concerns that the bill would allow President Donald Trump’s administration to continue slashing federal agencies, since the GOP legislation lacks language explicitly …

Senate Democrats In A Jam On Government Funding
1 week, 6 days ago

Senate Democrats In A Jam On Government Funding

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are facing a difficult decision whether to hold their nose and vote for Republican legislation that would empower President Donald Trump’s administration to continue slashing federal agencies or risk a costly government shutdown later this week. “Instead of working with Democrats to invest in working families and communities all across America, Speaker Johnson …

House Republicans refuse to budge, unveil spending bill without Democratic input
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

House Republicans refuse to budge, unveil spending bill without Democratic input

Firstpost  

The 99-page bill would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 budget year levels House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation with Democrats over the contours of government spending. Trump praised …

House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown, daring Democrats to oppose it
2 weeks, 2 days ago

House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown, daring Democrats to oppose it

The Hindu  

House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation with Democrats over the contours of Government spending. Mr. Trump praised the bill, posting on his Truth Social platform that Republicans have to “remain UNITED — NO DISSENT — Fight …

House Republicans offer bill to avoid shutdown. They’re daring Democrats to oppose
2 weeks, 3 days ago

House Republicans offer bill to avoid shutdown. They’re daring Democrats to oppose

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson walks through the Capitol on Monday in Washington. Trump praised the bill, posting on his social media platform that Republicans have to “remain UNITED — NO DISSENT — Fight for another day when the timing is right.” “Great things are coming for America, and I am asking you all to give us a few …

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
1 month ago

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

LA Times  

Republican senators pushed a $340-billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda. “What we’re doing today is jumpstarting a process that will allow the Republican Party to meet President Trump’s immigration …

Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Schumer suggests Senate Democrats will collaborate with Republicans to avoid government shutdown

Salon  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday "Democrats stand ready" to help avoid a government shutdown next month, writing in a letter to colleagues that his caucus "will use our votes to help steady the ship." Last week House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "trying to get a top-line number" for such a resolution but complained that Democrats had …

US Senate passes urgent funding bill to avert govt shutdown, saves Christmas for 800,000 workers
3 months ago

US Senate passes urgent funding bill to avert govt shutdown, saves Christmas for 800,000 workers

Live Mint  

The US Congress averted a government shutdown early Saturday after weeks of negotiations that went down to the wire, as the Senate rubber-stamped a bill passed earlier by the House to fund federal agencies through mid-March. Earlier the US House of Representatives voted late Friday to avert a potential government shutdown, securing a vital funding package that would keep federal …

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama
3 months ago

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama

Salon  

Prominent Democrats lambasted Elon Musk’s influence on negotiations to avert this weekend’s potential government shutdown, questioning his behind-the-scenes role in shaping Republican strategy. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said Musk’s involvement suggested he was “calling the shots for Trump and Republicans,” asking pointedly, “Who is in charge?” The criticism followed a turbulent week on Capitol …

US government shutdown averted as Congress clears funding bill; now awaits Biden's approval
3 months ago

US government shutdown averted as Congress clears funding bill; now awaits Biden's approval

India TV News  

As the Trump administration is set to replace Biden's presidency in the United States, the Senate rushed through the final passage of a bipartisan plan, which is aimed at temporarily funding federal operations and disaster aid. House Speaker Mike Johnson had insisted Congress would “meet our obligations” and not allow federal operations to shutter ahead of the Christmas holiday season. …

New spending bill to avert government shutdown passes House
3 months ago

New spending bill to avert government shutdown passes House

Raw Story  

A last-ditch effort to temporarily fund the government and avert a shutdown passed the House on Friday, a sigh of relief for millions of federal workers whose paychecks were thrust into uncertainty during the holidays. The latest attempt at a funding bill comes after lawmakers scrambled to update the spending bill this week following House Republicans' failure to pass a …

US Republicans propose new deal to prevent shutdown, with Donald Trump’s backing
3 months ago

US Republicans propose new deal to prevent shutdown, with Donald Trump’s backing

Hindustan Times  

Republicans in the U.S. Congress said on Thursday they had reached a new spending package that would avert a looming government shutdown -- this time with the support of President-elect Donald Trump, who scuttled a prior bipartisan version. The new package would fund government operations for three months, until Trump is in the White House and Republicans control both chambers …

Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay
3 months ago

Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a defense bill Wednesday that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China’s growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion while also stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members. AP AUDIO: Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to …

U.S. Senate passes government funding bill, averting shutdown
1 year ago

U.S. Senate passes government funding bill, averting shutdown

Raw Story  

The U.S. Congress approved a funding bill Saturday in a rare show of cross-party unity, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Senators missed a midnight deadline to pass the $1.2 trillion package to keep the lights on in several key government agencies but voted in the early hours to pass a resolution that …

US Congress passes $1.2 trillion funding bill to avert government shutdown
1 year ago

US Congress passes $1.2 trillion funding bill to avert government shutdown

Live Mint  

The US Congress approved a funding bill Saturday in a rare show of cross-party unity, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Senators missed a midnight deadline to pass the $1.2 trillion package to keep the lights on in several key government agencies but voted in the early hours to pass a resolution that …

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill
1 year ago

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill

The Hindu  

The U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill on March 23, keeping the government funded through a fiscal year that began six months ago and sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law and avert a partial shutdown. Mr. Johnson, as he has done more than 60 times since succeeding his ousted predecessor Kevin McCarthy in …

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown
1 year ago

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talks withreporters to discuss efforts to pass the final set of spending bills …

US Senate passes $460 billion spending bill to narrowly avoid government shutdown
1 year ago

US Senate passes $460 billion spending bill to narrowly avoid government shutdown

India TV News  

Washington: The US Senate on Friday narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown by approving spending legislation for several government agencies just hours before the current funding was due to expire. The $467.5 billion spending package was passed by a vote of 75-22 in the Senate and now requires final approval by US President Joe Biden. "To folks who worry that …

Government shutdown averted yet again as Trump Republicans blast spending bill
1 year ago

Government shutdown averted yet again as Trump Republicans blast spending bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House and Senate voted to pass a stopgap spending …

Congressional Leaders Look To Put Off Shutdown Fight A Little Longer
1 year ago

Congressional Leaders Look To Put Off Shutdown Fight A Little Longer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Just two more weeks. That’s how long congressional leaders from both parties said Wednesday they’ll need to finally settle disagreements over funding levels for most agencies and programs this year, with almost half the 2024 federal budget year already over with and a government shutdown looming once again. The so-called Big Four — Senate Majority Leader Chuck …

Republicans revolt against GOP speaker’s deal with Democrats to avert shutdown
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans revolt against GOP speaker’s deal with Democrats to avert shutdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Grumblings on the right wing spilled over into open rebellion on Wednesday and into …

House passes stop-gap bill to avert US government shutdown
1 year, 4 months ago

House passes stop-gap bill to avert US government shutdown

Al Jazeera  

Bill extending funding into early 2024 was passed with Democrat support and needs to be signed off by midnight on Friday. The United States’s House of Representatives has passed a temporary spending bill to avert a government shutdown that could have left as many as 1.5 million public workers without pay. The legislation, which would extend government funding until mid-January, …

Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent
1 year, 5 months ago

Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent

Firstpost  

In a 232-198 vote, the House defeated a measure that would extend government funding by 30 days and avert a shutdown. That bill would have slashed spending and restricted immigration, Republican priorities that had little chance of passing the Democratic-controlled Senate Hardline Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily …

Group of House conservatives unveils demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Group of House conservatives unveils demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands that they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September. Historically, members of the Freedom Caucus rarely support short-term spending bills to keep the government open, but with Republicans holding just a …

Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
1 year, 7 months ago

Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers broke for their August recess this week with work on funding the government largely incomplete, fueling worries about whether Congress will be able to avoid a partial government shutdown this fall. “We should not fear a government shutdown,” said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va. “Most of the American people won’t even miss if the government is shut down …

Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
1 year, 7 months ago

Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall

LA Times  

Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks at a news conference at the Capitol on Thursday as the House prepares to leave for its August recess. “Most of the American people won’t even miss if the government is shut down temporarily.” Many House Republicans disagree with that assessment. Shortly thereafter, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy argued the numbers he negotiated with the White House …

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'
1 year, 9 months ago

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'

Raw Story  

The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee accused her Republican colleagues on Thursday of increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown by approving spending numbers below the levels set under the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement, which hasn't even been law for two weeks. In an appearance on CNN, Rep. Rosa DeLauro said House Republicans have already "walked away from …

Senate reaches deal on $1.7trn package to fund government a day before deadline
2 years, 3 months ago

Senate reaches deal on $1.7trn package to fund government a day before deadline

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Senate appeared back on track Thursday to pass a …

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