Washington Post – Politics:
The deadline to extend funding to keep the government open is just more than a week away.
Author: Marianna Sotomayor
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House Republicans expected to break logjam on Pentagon funding bill Thursday
Washington Post – Politics:
House Republicans are trying to find a way out of a quagmire that has provided the toughest test of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s tenure.
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Republicans postpone procedural vote on short-term funding deal
Washington Post – Politics:
The House GOP will return to negotiations over the continuing resolution as a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown looms.
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House Republicans strike deal on short-term funding, but Senate likely to reject
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The short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would keep the government running until Oct. 31, but is likely to face opposition in the Senate.
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Kevin McCarthy dares hard-right Republicans to oust him as speaker
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The House has descended into chaos after three days of stagnation.
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House punts on Pentagon bill, an ominous sign as shutdown looms
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The usually noncontroversial step became tied up in a broader GOP debate that threatens to derail negotiations over the budget.
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House lawmakers return to looming budget and impeachment decisions
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Funding the government will mark the greatest hurdle to date for the fragile House Republican majority and Kevin McCarthy’s chances of keeping his speaker’s gavel.
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Dwindling Blue Dog Democrats look to stage a comeback for moderates
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The Blue Dog Coalition at its peak boasted 70 members; now it has 10. Three young leaders are hoping they can reestablish the power of the group.
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Hispanic GOP caucus grows its numbers — and wants to increase its influence
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The Congressional Hispanic Conference has doubled in size and is working to influence legislation from border security to fiscal negotiations.