Democrats are pointing to a deal President Joe Biden cut with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy earlier this year on spending levels that Republicans appear to be...
Congress has six days to reach a deal to fund federal government before a possible Oct. 1 shutdown, but guests on the Sunday morning talk shows said no deal appeared to be in sight.
Democrats are pointing to a deal President Joe Biden cut with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy earlier this year on spending levels that Republicans appear to be backing away from now. Rep. Tim Burchett is one of those opposed to a continuing resolution, telling CNN it’s “just completely throwing away our duties” on the Hill to approve a government budget.
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