House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly floated a plan this week that could help avert a government shutdown. Jeffries proposed that if no consensus can be reached between Congress and President Donald Trump on a spending bill, Congress should pass an emergency funding bill to fund the government until it can pass a longer-term spending agreement. This would negate the need for a shutdown while allowing Congress more time to reach agreement on the budget. Jeffries’ proposal will be discussed at a meeting of the House and Senate leadership tomorrow.
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