G.O.P. Pushes to Avoid Government Shutdown, but the Path Is Tricky - The New York Times - 0 views
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Republicans are moving toward passing a two-week stopgap measure to avoid a looming government shutdown, but the path in the coming weeks is treacherous, with obstacles on both sides of the aisle as lawmakers push their own priorities, some unrelated to government spending.
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With government funding set to expire at the end of Friday, Republicans are aiming to buy more time so they can negotiate over a long-term spending package.
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The task is complicated by a feud between President Trump and Democrats, whose votes Republicans need to secure passage, and measures on the politically fraught issues of immigration and the Affordable Care Act.
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