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Congress Faces Spending Fight as Conservatives Push for Deep Cuts, Risking Shutdown

  • Congress returning this week to start fight over spending as end of September deadline for funding looms. Significant group of conservative Republicans demanding deep cuts and restrictions, threatening funding bills.

  • Major obstacle for Speaker McCarthy is hard-right members insisting on conditions for temporary funding that can't pass Senate. Internal GOP divisions make passing bills with only Republican support difficult.

  • Senate poised to pass spending bills with bipartisan support, but big differences from House bills exist. First time in years Senate debating appropriations bills separately on floor.

  • Some House conservatives willing to risk government shutdown over demands for reduced spending. McCarthy argues shutdown would undermine Republican investigations of Biden.

  • Democrats ready to blame House Republicans if agencies shut down. Schumer says shutdown "unnecessary" and hopes House "comes to its senses".

nytimes.com
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