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Congress Confronts Shutdown Threat: Bipartisan Deal Urged

9/8/2025

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Congress faces a potential government shutdown as lawmakers return from summer break.
Sen. Patty Murray called for bipartisan compromise to pass a short-term spending bill by September's end.
She cautioned that a partisan approach could result in a "Republican shutdown."
GOP leaders intend to draft a spending bill without Democratic input, working with the White House.
Rep. Michael Baumgartner proposed a two-year budget process for better bipartisan cooperation.

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Congress faces a potential government shutdown as lawmakers return from summer break.
Sen. Patty Murray called for bipartisan compromise to pass a short-term spending bill by September's end.
She cautioned that a partisan approach could result in a "Republican shutdown."
GOP leaders intend to draft a spending bill without Democratic input, working with the White House.
Rep. Michael Baumgartner proposed a two-year budget process for better bipartisan cooperation.