"Government Shutdown Looms: Senate Republicans Threaten to Hold Up Budget Reconciliation Framework As the September deadline for a government shutdown draws near, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced that Senate Republicans will not act immediately on any budget resolution passed by the House. Instead, the party plans to 'hold' the framework as a potential back-up plan, sparking concerns about the ability of lawmakers to come to an agreement on a new budget. The move has significant implications for the country, as a government shutdown could have far-reaching consequences for federal employees, contractors, and the broader economy. With just weeks to go before the deadline, the standoff between Senate Republicans and the House raises questions about whether a deal can be reached in time to avoid a shutdown."
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced on Tuesday that Senate Republicans will “hold” any budget reconciliation framework passed by the House to use as a potential back-up plan to avoid a government shutdown at the end of September. Thune told reporters that Senate Republicans will not act immediately on any budget resolution passed by...
