McCarthy Ally Threatens Government Shutdown Over Border Policy Disputes

Rep. Garret Graves, a top McCarthy ally, says he's willing to shut down government over lack of border policy changes.
Graves wants Biden administration to accept Republican border policies like restarting wall construction.
GOP leaders warn against shutdown, calling it a failure, though some Republicans push for hardline stance.
House Republicans aim to pass stopgap with border provisions, but disputes over funding levels foil plans.
Republicans moving to pass lower appropriations bills to build support for continuing resolution with border policies.

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9/11/2023

Cantor Warns Republicans Against Shutdown, Citing Lessons from 2013

Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor advises Republican colleagues not to pursue a government shutdown unless they have a clear plan to come out as winners, citing the failed attempt to block Obamacare in 2013 as a major political headache that did little to hinder its rollout.

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Gaetz Willing to Accept Shutdown Over Conservative Policies in Budget

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