Congress Returns To A Stalemate Over Spending

In an election year, Congress’s work traditionally dwindles to one job: keeping the government running. This year is no exception, but with Washington more polarized than ever even doing that one thing is looking increasingly difficult. As Congress returns from Labor Day to face the last work period before the election, it faces an unwinnable conflict over spending that includes the real but remote chance of a shutdown. Democrats want a short-term funding bill that would keep the government running only through Christmas; Republicans want one that stretches until the spring.

BING NEWS:
  • House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?
    Congress returns to work this week to begin what is ... In fact, it's more like a stalemate: Republicans and Democrats have each flipped seven seats, while just eight incumbents nationwide have ...
    11/18/2024 - 8:02 am | View Link
  • House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?
    After one of the most chaotic and least productive U.S. House sessions in modern history, voters made a surprising choice in elections — they overwhelmingly stuck with the status quo ...
    11/18/2024 - 7:03 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Politics News