Can Congress Avoid a Government Shutdown? w/ Burgess Everett
On this episode: Congress is considering legislation to fund the federal government before the fiscal year ends. Lawmakers are debating spending proposals and amendments as they work to avoid a government shutdown. Burgess Everett, congressional bureau chief at Semafor, discusses the negotiations between the House and Senate, the roles of congressional leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and how previous funding debates provide context for the current negotiations. The conversation also examines the process for passing a…
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