Senate GOP close to cutting deal to avoid shutdown
Senate Republicans are close to cutting a deal with their Democratic counterparts to avoid a government shutdown and rein in a proposed rule from the White House budget office that would give Trump appointees more power to withhold congressional appropriations, according to senators familiar with the negotiations. GOP lawmakers are desperate to avoid another shutdown...
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Senate Republicans are negotiating with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown. They want to block a White House rule that would let Trump appointees withhold money Congress has approved. The rule comes from the Office of Management and Budget. If they reach a deal, the government will stay open and the rule will be changed.
Why it matters
A shutdown would stop many government services and delay pay for federal workers. Changing the rule protects Congress's power over spending.
- What are Senate Republicans trying to avoid?
- A government shutdown.
- Which rule do they want to change?
- A White House budget office rule that would give Trump appointees power to withhold congressional funds.
- Who are they negotiating with?
- Democratic senators.
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Senate GOP close to cutting deal to avoid shutdown
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