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House GOP Proposes Stopgap Bill Amid Shutdown Threat

3/11/2025

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Republicans Propose Stopgap

House Republicans have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded until September 30, proposing a modest boost in defense spending while slashing non-defense programs. With Congress's slim margins, the bill faces hurdles in garnering support, as Democrats label it a power grab, intensifying the race against the looming shutdown deadline.

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Senator Slotkin Demands Oversight

Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking a stand, withholding her vote on government funding until Congress commits to stronger spending oversight. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a continuing resolution to avert a shutdown, but with a looming Friday deadline, time is running out for lawmakers to act decisively.

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Republicans Propose Stopgap

House Republicans have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded until September 30, proposing a modest boost in defense spending while slashing non-defense programs. With Congress's slim margins, the bill faces hurdles in garnering support, as Democrats label it a power grab, intensifying the race against the looming shutdown deadline.

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