Congressional lawmakers are rushing to avert a government shutdown, but Democrats and Republicans remain divided over how long to keep the government funded.
"This isn’t an easy process, but it’s important, nonetheless," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
"This isn’t an easy process, but it’s important, nonetheless," said Schumer last week."For the well-being of our troops, for the preservation of our national security, for the tens of millions of Americans who look to the federal government for a wide range of basic services, Democrats and Republicans must work together to fully fund the federal government."Despite the standoff, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Leahy, D-Vt.
Both sides have agreed to appropriate nearly $858 billion for defense over the next fiscal year, but Democrats want nearly $885 billion for domestic programs.
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