Johnson Proposes Multi-Bill Plan to Avert Shutdown, But Brief Closure Still Possible
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Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled plan to pass 4 separate appropriations bills and possibly a stopgap funding bill to avert a shutdown.
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Lawmakers warned of threat of a brief shutdown due to tight schedule - House not back until Wed night and Senate could face delays.
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Johnson wants to avoid passing another continuing resolution (CR) but it might be needed for 1-2 more weeks.
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Johnson pushed back against Freedom Caucus call for year-long CR over concerns about defense spending cuts.
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Johnson said GOP in weaker negotiating position because House struggling to even pass rules to advance Republican bills.