Senate Democrats struggle with funding dilemma as shutdown deadline looms
- The US government may shut down due to pressure on Democrats to oppose the funding plan that was passed by the Republican-led House of Representatives shortly before a midnight deadline.
- Republicans need support from at least eight Democrats to pass the funding bill, which aims to reduce government size and operations.
- Senate Democrats face pressure from grassroots members to challenge the funding plan backed by Trump, which includes cuts that could harm Americans.
- Trump stated that if the government shuts down, it will be the Democrats' fault, indicating that they would share the blame for a potential government shutdown.
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Dems split on GOP budget bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer suggested privately Thursday he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill, as Democrats are fiercely divided under pressure to impose limits on the Trump administration on the eve…
Senate Democrats are split on the Republican continuing resolution as government shutdown deadline looms
While Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer have said they will vote with Republicans to avoid a shutdown, several local Democrats say they're a "no" on the bill.
It’s time for lawmakers to put working people first, not last
House and Senate Democrats have done their job, now it’s time for Speaker Hall and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to do theirs. If they don’t, working families, public servants, and the very people who keep our communities strong will pay the price.
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