Democrats Promise Payback As Republicans Sidestep the Appropriations Process
Senator Thom Tillis acknowledged that the GOP's use of reconciliation would likely trigger an 'equal and opposite reaction' from Democrats.
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Senator Thom Tillis acknowledged that the GOP's use of reconciliation would likely trigger an 'equal and opposite reaction' from Democrats.
Senate Democrats are warning Republicans that using the party-line reconciliation process to fund DHS agencies sets a precedent for future Democratic spending on health and climate. The dispute follows a two-month partial shutdown of the department over immigration enforcement funding.
Senate Appropriations Committee member
Van Hollen's version of this story ↗
Senate Majority Whip and senior appropriator
Durbin's version of this story ↗President (referenced)
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