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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Congressional Leaders Reach Last-Minute Deal to Avert Government Shutdown"

Congressional leaders have announced a deal to fund the rest of the government through the fiscal year, but with a looming deadline, cooperation from both House and Senate members is crucial to avoid a partial government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to release the legislation text soon and hold a Friday vote, but GOP leaders may need to waive a 72-hour review rule. The deal faces opposition from the far right wing of the Republican conference, and any one member in the Democratic-controlled Senate can slow down the process. President Biden welcomed the agreement, and Senate Majority Leader McConnell expressed optimism about completing the appropriations process ahead of the funding deadline.

via CNN|

#bipartisan-deal #congressional-leaders #government-funding

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"Congress Strikes Bipartisan Deal on Funding Bills to Avert Shutdown"

Congressional leaders have reached a deal on six spending bills, setting full-year spending levels for federal agencies and aiming to avoid a partial shutdown. The bills cover agencies such as Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation, and Justice, with hopes to complete votes this week and continue negotiations on the remaining six annual spending bills before a March 22 deadline. The package includes key policy wins for conservatives, but some House Republicans are critical of the spending bills, despite the short-term extension passed last week to avoid a shutdown.

via PBS NewsHour|

#congressional-leaders #negotiations #policy-wins

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

GOP Budget Deal Faces Collapse Amid Criticism from House Republicans

House Republicans' government funding bill, brokered by far-right Freedom Caucus leaders and center-right Main Street Caucus leaders, is at risk of collapse as several rank-and-file ultraconservative lawmakers criticize it as too weak. The bill, which aims to fund the government until Oct. 31 with an 8% cut to domestic programs and restrictive immigration policies, would likely die in the Democratic-led Senate even if it passes the House. The divide among Republicans highlights the ongoing struggle between the far-right and mainstream Republicans in governing and compromising. With a Sept. 30 deadline approaching, fears of a government shutdown are rising among senior Republicans.

via NBC News|

#far-right #freedom-caucus #government-funding