Saturday, September 30, 2023

McCarthy tastes spending bill loss

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tasted defeat as the House failed to advance a stopgap bill to extend government funding beyond Sept. 30, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown.

McCarthy is currently embroiled in a conflict with hardline conservatives who want full-year spending bills. 

With Congress at an impasse, the federal government is preparing for a shutdown when government funding runs out at midnight. 

McCarthy has vowed not to negotiate with the Senate on a short-term spending bill, stating that he wants to fight for border security and keep the government open. (Press Run Dopwn 09/30/233) McCarthy's failure brings government closer to shutdown (pressrundown.com)

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