U.S. House Republicans try long-shot strategy to avoid shutdown
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday turned to a new strategy in a long-shot bid to prevent the fourth government shutdown in a decade, as time runs short ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline. Republicans have so far failed to advance legislation that would keep the government running when the new fiscal year starts on Oct. 1. Instead, they will prepare four separate spending bills, most of which reflect the deep cuts sought by the party’s right flank. Those are certain to be rejected by the Democratic-controlled ...
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