Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on
Senator Chris Coons defended the planned two-week Senate recess, arguing that lawmakers remain active with constituent work in their home states.
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Senator Chris Coons defended the planned two-week Senate recess, arguing that lawmakers remain active with constituent work in their home states.
Senators from both parties are defending a two-week recess during a 45-day government shutdown that has left thousands of DHS employees without pay. The impasse continues over immigration enforcement funding and Republican-led reconciliation efforts.
Senate Minority Leader opposing House bill
Schumer's version of this story ↗defending recess and discussing reconciliation
Hoeven's version of this story ↗President mentioned for executive action
criticized Democratic strategy
expressing preference for normal appropriations
mentioned regarding airport security travel
critic of the recess
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mentioned regarding airport security travel
critic of the recess
