Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
Russ Vought, head of the OMB, released a memo regarding potential federal worker layoffs in the event of a shutdown.
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Russ Vought, head of the OMB, released a memo regarding potential federal worker layoffs in the event of a shutdown.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune states a government shutdown can be avoided if Democrats reduce their demands, particularly on health care subsidies, ahead of Wednesday's funding deadline. He suggests a temporary funding bill as a way forward, but notes the deep divisions between parties.
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