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GOP fears over shutdown collide with SAVE America Act battle

GOP fears over shutdown collide with SAVE America Act battle

Summary

Senate conservatives who support President Trump want to add the SAVE America Act to a temporary government funding bill to keep the government open after September 30. However, other Republicans are concerned that including this act could cause a government shutdown, leading to disagreements within the party.

Key Facts

  • The SAVE America Act is President Trump’s top priority.
  • Some Senate conservatives want to attach this act to a bill that funds the government temporarily.
  • The current government funding expires on September 30.
  • Other Republican lawmakers fear that adding the SAVE America Act could cause the government to shut down.
  • President Trump has increased pressure on lawmakers to include his priorities in the funding bill.
  • The disagreement is causing tension among Republicans in the Senate.
  • The stopgap funding measure is meant to keep government operations running while longer-term decisions are made.
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