Gaetz Willing to Accept Shutdown Over Conservative Policies in Budget

Rep. Matt Gaetz said he's willing to accept a brief government shutdown if it means getting conservative policies like border security into the federal budget.
House Republicans plan to move forward on 4 appropriations bills this week, but Congress is still expected to miss the end-of-month budget deadline.
Some Republicans want a short-term funding bill to keep government running while budget negotiations continue.
Conservative House Republicans are pushing back against a 31-day funding extension proposed by Speaker McCarthy.
Rep. Gaetz said he wants McCarthy to follow through on a promise to pass separate spending bills for each department.

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9/22/2023

Raskin Warns Shutdown Push by Gaetz, Greene Could End Careers

Conservative GOP Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene may face detrimental political consequences if their push for a government shutdown is successful, according to Rep. Jamie Raskin. Raskin believes that the shutdown plan is orchestrated by former President Trump and warns that participating in it could end their political careers.

9/22/2023

McCarthy Ally Threatens Government Shutdown Over Border Policy Disputes

Republican Rep. Garret Graves is willing to shut down the federal government if the Biden administration does not accept certain border policy changes attached to a framework to keep the government open past September 30.

9/23/2023

Gaetz Discusses Avoiding Government Shutdown in CNN Interview

Republican Representative Matt Gaetz discusses the ongoing negotiations to avoid a government shutdown with CNN's Abby Phillip.

9/26/2023

Gaetz Requests Pay Be Withheld During Potential Shutdown, Opposing Short-Term Spending Deals

Rep. Matt Gaetz requests that his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown as he remains opposed to short-term spending agreements.

10/1/2023

Gaetz Mocked as 'All Talk' After Voting Against Bill to Prevent Shutdown Despite McCarthy Support

Congress approved a temporary funding bill, avoiding a federal government shutdown, but Rep. Matt Gaetz faced mockery on social media for being a holdout against the bill.

10/2/2023

McCarthy Avoids Shutdown But Faces Ongoing Threats and Pressures as Speaker

Lawmakers avoided a government shutdown by passing a 47-day stopgap funding measure, but will need to find a solution by November 17th to prevent a Thanksgiving shutdown, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces threats to his position and potential removal from Rep. Matt Gaetz.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 4:33:45 PM

Gaetz Willing to Accept Shutdown Over Conservative Policies in Budget

Rep. Matt Gaetz said he's willing to accept a brief government shutdown if it means getting conservative policies like border security into the federal budget.
House Republicans plan to move forward on 4 appropriations bills this week, but Congress is still expected to miss the end-of-month budget deadline.
Some Republicans want a short-term funding bill to keep government running while budget negotiations continue.
Conservative House Republicans are pushing back against a 31-day funding extension proposed by Speaker McCarthy.
Rep. Gaetz said he wants McCarthy to follow through on a promise to pass separate spending bills for each department.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/22/2023

Raskin Warns Shutdown Push by Gaetz, Greene Could End Careers

9/22/2023

McCarthy Ally Threatens Government Shutdown Over Border Policy Disputes

9/23/2023

Gaetz Discusses Avoiding Government Shutdown in CNN Interview

Republican Representative Matt Gaetz discusses the ongoing negotiations to avoid a government shutdown with CNN's Abby Phillip.

9/26/2023

Gaetz Requests Pay Be Withheld During Potential Shutdown, Opposing Short-Term Spending Deals

Rep. Matt Gaetz requests that his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown as he remains opposed to short-term spending agreements.

10/1/2023

Gaetz Mocked as 'All Talk' After Voting Against Bill to Prevent Shutdown Despite McCarthy Support

Congress approved a temporary funding bill, avoiding a federal government shutdown, but Rep. Matt Gaetz faced mockery on social media for being a holdout against the bill.

10/2/2023

McCarthy Avoids Shutdown But Faces Ongoing Threats and Pressures as Speaker