GOP plows forward with government funding plan despite Democratic opposition
- A spending bill is being prepared by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to avoid a government shutdown, set for a vote despite lacking Democratic support.
- House Republicans plan to reduce non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion in the proposed bill.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., warns that the bill would require the district to cut $1.1 billion from its budget, as it is already midway through its fiscal year.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized that Democrats seek a bipartisan agreement, calling the current bill a partisan effort jeopardizing key funding programs.
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Republicans advance a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition
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Republicans Are Marching Ahead With A Government Funding Bill Despite Democratic Opposition
Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September comes up for a vote. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is teeing up the bill for a vote as soon as Tuesday despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, essentially daring them to oppose it and risk a shutdown that would begin Saturday if lawmakers fail to act. Republicans will need o…
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