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Congress Strives for Bipartisan Deal to Avoid Shutdown

9/9/2025

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Congressional leaders negotiate to prevent a government shutdown by the September 30 deadline, considering a 45-day continuing resolution (CR).
Democrats oppose GOP spending bills, stressing the importance of bipartisan agreements.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson advocate for a clean CR to extend negotiations.
House Democrats distrust Senate leadership due to past compromises, fearing similar outcomes.
Health care funding, especially Obamacare tax credits, is a key negotiation point for Democrats.

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Story summary

Congressional leaders negotiate to prevent a government shutdown by the September 30 deadline, considering a 45-day continuing resolution (CR).
Democrats oppose GOP spending bills, stressing the importance of bipartisan agreements.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson advocate for a clean CR to extend negotiations.
House Democrats distrust Senate leadership due to past compromises, fearing similar outcomes.
Health care funding, especially Obamacare tax credits, is a key negotiation point for Democrats.