Johnson Faces Shutdown Deadline and Spending Hurdles in First Test as Speaker
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Speaker Johnson faces first test with looming shutdown deadline and unfinished spending bills.
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Johnson wants full-year bills but stopgap likely needed; proposed through Jan or April.
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Uncertainty around topline spending number as conservatives push for cuts below Biden deal.
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Some in GOP resist "clean" CR; want border funds or cuts to pass temporary funding.
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Longer CR into April gives leverage on potential trigger cuts, says Rep. Jordan.