Republicans Scramble for Funding Solutions as Shutdown Deadline Looms
Republicans Face Urgent Deadline to Prevent Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown deadline draws near, Republicans find themselves in disarray. With Congress racing toward a shutdown at the end of the day Friday, they appear no closer to a plan that meets President-elect Trump's demands. The latest setback came when a proposed bill pairing a three-month funding extension and significant aid was rejected, highlighting the rifts within the party.
- Failed Proposals: Johnson's initial plans derailed.
- New strategies needed swiftly.
- Party divisions complicate the process.
Considerations for Plan C
With options dwindling, discussions are turning to alternative funding proposals. Some lawmakers suggest a clean continuing resolution may be the next step to avert a crisis, but consensus remains elusive. With only hours until the shutdown, the pressure mounts to reach a bipartisan solution.
- Potential for a clean bill discussed.
- Senate Republicans wary of moving forward.
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