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Thune: Republicans Firm on Funding, Blame Democrats for Shutdown
9/30/2025
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- John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, says Republicans will not negotiate on a seven-week funding bill.
- He blames Democrats for a shutdown.
- Democrats plan to address rising healthcare costs and will meet with President Trump and congressional leaders.
- Thune notes a possible path to extend tax credits only with reforms.
- He remains noncommittal on the Department of Justice's actions regarding Comey.
