GOP senators dread pre-election shutdown fight
Summary
Senate Republicans want to avoid a government shutdown before the midterm elections. Senators are discussing ways to fund the government on time despite disagreements and the absence of Senator Mitch McConnell.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans are worried about a possible government shutdown weeks before the midterm elections.
- The government must be funded by September 30, one month before the elections.
- Senator Mitch McConnell is absent due to medical reasons, complicating budget discussions.
- Some senators want a short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown, but others prefer regular funding bills.
- Democrats oppose large defense budgets proposed by the Trump administration.
- The Senate will be on break during October, leaving little time to finalize funding.
- The government was shut down three times in the past year due to budget disagreements.
- The Department of Homeland Security will remain funded even if a shutdown happens this fall.
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