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McCarthy Orders Impeachment Inquiry into Biden to Appease Conservatives While Trying to Fund Government

  • House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ordering impeachment inquiry into Biden as he tries to fund government and avert shutdown.

  • Impeachment inquiry meant to appease conservative members, but they say it won't distract from push for spending cuts.

  • Conservatives say impeachment inquiry and funding government are separate issues.

  • Moderate Republicans defend inquiry, saying it won't distract from appropriations process.

  • Some argue impeachment will consume time and bandwidth but House can "walk and chew gum" on multiple priorities.

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