Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on
Senator Chuck Schumer declared the House-passed DHS funding extension 'dead on arrival' due to the lack of immigration reforms.
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Senator Chuck Schumer declared the House-passed DHS funding extension 'dead on arrival' due to the lack of immigration reforms.
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.
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
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