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Senators Are Discussing ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End Funding Shutdown as Pressure Mounts
Senate Republicans propose funding most Department of Homeland Security functions but exclude Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement amid ongoing political deadlock.
- On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune presented Senate Democrats with a "last and final" offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security , excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement operations.
- The 41-day shutdown has crippled travel as unpaid Transportation Security Administration workers face eviction; TSA administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill warned that staffing callouts exceeding 40% may trigger airport closures.
- Democrats rejected the proposal on Wednesday, arguing it lacks essential reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection , despite the offer including body camera funding.
- Sen. Chris Coons stated Democrats require "significant reforms in statute" before funding ICE operations, while Senate Republicans struggle to secure the necessary 60-vote threshold to advance the deal.
- With Congress preparing to leave for spring break by week's end, Thune expressed hope for "finality" soon, while the shutdown continues affecting the Secret Service, FEMA, and the Coast Guard.
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Senators are discussing 'last and final' offer to end funding shutdown as pressure mounts
Senators are trying to moved quickly to debate a “last and final” offer to end the funding impasse involving the Department of Homeland Security. The funding lapse that's led to a partial government shutdown now in its 41st day has…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — With pressure mounting, senators moved quickly Thursday to debate a “last and final” offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports…
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