Long wait for a funding plan
CQ Budget, Episode No. 329
With two weeks left before a partial government shutdown, there’s been no sign of progress on a stopgap funding measure, although both parties recognize what is needed for a deal. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the political pressures and legislative obstacles that stand in the way of passing a continuing resolution.
Show Notes:
- Six-month stopgap funds bill yanked from House floor
- Trump, Republicans try to stir up support for noncitizen voting bill
- GOP leaders to roll the dice on doomed stopgap funds bill
