House GOP Splits Over Short-Term Funding as Shutdown Looms
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House Republicans are divided on whether to support a short-term funding extension to avoid a government shutdown. Some support extending funding only to March while others suggest using a shutdown as leverage.
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Tensions erupted in the House over leadership's handling of funding talks, leading to a protest vote that paralyzed the floor.
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The government is currently funded through January 19 for some agencies and February 2 for others. A continuing resolution (CR) may be needed to extend funding while negotiations continue.
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Some Republicans suggest a brief shutdown could help motivate Congress to reach a spending deal, but most want to avoid a shutdown which would not help Republicans.
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Senate leaders have acknowledged a short-term CR is likely needed. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy did not rule it out but is pushing for appropriations agreements.