3 h. ago House Speaker Johnson optimistic about vote to avert shutdown, but Democrats aren't

House Republicans plan to vote Friday morning on a short-term measure to fund the government as a shutdown deadline nears.

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7 h. ago Thune pans Democrats' shutdown stance as 'borderline pathological,' 'like a disease'

House Republicans unveiled a clean continuing resolution to fund government until Nov. 21, but Senate Democrats proposed their own version with additional priorities and spending.

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19 h. ago Democrats outline spending demands as government shutdown looms

Democrats outline spending demands as government shutdown looms  The Seattle Times

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20 h. ago As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

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20 h. ago Democrats release their own funding proposal as government shutdown looms

Democrats release their own funding proposal as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post

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22 h. ago Democrats dig in for shutdown fight over extending Obamacare subsidies

Democrats dig in for shutdown fight over extending Obamacare subsidies  Washington Times

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23 h. ago As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Spending Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

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25 h. ago Republican Senator Casts Doubt on Kennedy’s Vaccine Advisers

Senator Bill Cassidy, the chairman of the health committee, said Americans should not trust a possible change to the childhood vaccine guidance.

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33 h. ago Senate Republicans brand looming crisis a 'Schumer Shutdown' as Democrats dig in

Senate Republicans criticize Democrats for opposing their seven-week government funding extension after Democrats supported 13 similar measures under former President Joe Biden.

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47 h. ago House plans Thursday vote on government funding bill to extend spending through November

Government funding drama intensifies as House Republicans can only lose two votes while Democrats demand concessions to avoid potential shutdown by September 30.

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50 h. ago Democrats Oppose Stopgap Spending Bill as Congress Edges Toward a Shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have come out against a Republican stopgap spending bill as Congress edges towards a shutdown. The post Democrats Oppose Stopgap Spending Bill as Congress Edges Toward a Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago SCOOP: GOP ramps up shutdown fight, targets 25 vulnerable Democrats in new ad blitz

The House Republican campaign arm is targeting Democrats in 25 swing districts with a new ad blitz pressuring them to vote against shutting down the government at the end of this month.

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6 d. ago As Missouri Redistricts, the Career of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Teeters

The Missouri Senate passed new borders on Friday that Republicans believe would benefit their party by splitting up the district of Representative Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat.

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6 d. ago Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Senate Republicans Invoke 'Nuclear Option' to More Easily Confirm Trump's Nominees

Senate Republicans have now invoked the "nuclear option" that could change the chamber's rules and more easily allow them to confirm President Donald Trump's nominees. The post Senate Republicans Invoke ‘Nuclear Option’ to More Easily Confirm Trump’s Nominees appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

The change will allow certain nominees to be confirmed in groups rather than by individual vote. It follows months of GOP complaints that Democrats were dragging out the confirmation process.

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7 d. ago Republicans invoke ‘nuclear option’ in push to change Senate rules

Republicans invoke ‘nuclear option’ in push to change Senate rules  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago GOP triggers nuclear option in Senate to break Dem blockade of Trump nominees

Republicans changed Senate rules to allow President Donald Trump's nominees to be voted on in batches, following months of Democratic opposition to fast-track confirmations.

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7 d. ago Column: Democrats should force a shutdown to save the government

Column: Democrats should force a shutdown to save the government  Los Angeles Times

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7 d. ago Senator Murray Warns Republicans Are Causing Health Care Costs to Skyrocket as Washington Insurers Announce 21% Average Rate Increase for Next Year

Senator Murray Warns Republicans Are Causing Health Care Costs to Skyrocket as Washington Insurers Announce 21% Average Rate Increase for Next Year  Senator Patty Murray (.gov)

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