Senate GOP close to cutting deal to avoid shutdown
Summary
Senate Republicans and Democrats are nearing an agreement to prevent a government shutdown. The deal includes limiting a new rule from the White House budget office that would increase the power of appointees from President Trump to block congressional spending decisions.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating to avoid a government shutdown.
- The proposed rule from the White House budget office would give Trump appointees more power over congressional appropriations.
- Appropriations are the government’s decisions about how to spend money.
- GOP lawmakers want to stop the shutdown to avoid disruptions in government services.
- The negotiations involve members of both political parties working toward a compromise.
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