Lawmakers defuse Trump's shutdown threat by passing partial spending bills ahead of deadline

Lawmakers defuse Trump's shutdown threat by passing partial spending bills ahead of deadline

Sen. Roy Blunt, Missouri Republican: 'This is actually the way this work is supposed to be done'

“It’s supposed to be done before the 30th of September. It’s supposed to be done in smaller packages where members have a chance to debate the amendments on the floor, and we’re doing that,” Sen. Roy Blunt, Missouri Republican, said. ... more >

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times - Wednesday, August 1, 2018

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