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Senate Faces Shutdown Deadline Amid Funding Package Disputes

12/31/2025

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The Senate must complete appropriations by January 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is preparing a five-bill funding package as a path forward.
Colorado senators oppose the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) cuts proposed in the package.
The expiration of Obamacare subsidies adds negotiation complexity as the House remains slow to pass appropriations.

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Story summary

The Senate must complete appropriations by January 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is preparing a five-bill funding package as a path forward.
Colorado senators oppose the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) cuts proposed in the package.
The expiration of Obamacare subsidies adds negotiation complexity as the House remains slow to pass appropriations.