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Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdown
House Republicans propose a short-term funding bill with $88 million added for security amid threats to lawmakers and a looming partial government shutdown.
- House Republicans unveiled a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday to fund federal agencies through Nov. 21 and prevent a shutdown starting Oct. 1.
- The bill arises amid tensions as Republicans refuse to address health insurance premium hikes, while Democrats demand healthcare coverage be included in funding talks.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune prefers the Senate take up the clean, short-term resolution this week, but Democrats have resisted negotiating with Republicans.
- Two Democratic leaders criticized the House GOP spending proposal for ignoring critical healthcare challenges and falling short of addressing the needs of Americans facing rising insurance premiums.
- If Democrats block the bill, a partial government shutdown could begin Oct. 1, increasing pressure on lawmakers to reach a compromise amid escalating healthcare costs.
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