US EditionThe last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week's showdown could be easier
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy lost his job the last time Congress attempted to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown.
- Current Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing to vote on a stopgap package to keep the government running, and Senate approval is expected ahead of the shutdown deadline.
- Johnson's proposal requires bipartisan support as he is unlikely to win enough votes from his Republican majority, relying on Democrats to pass the bill.
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The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week's showdown could be calmer
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown, it cost House Speaker Kevin McCarthy his job. This time, new Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana appeared on track Tuesday for a temporarily better outcome as the House prepared to vote on a stopgap package to keep the government running into the new year. Continue reading at The Republic News.
·Columbus, United States
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The last government shutdown fight sent the House speaker packing. Will this week's showdown be calmer?
The new Republican leader faces the same political problem that led to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster -- angry, frustrated, hard-right GOP lawmakers rejecting his approach, demanding budget cuts and determined to vote against the plan.
·Washington, United States
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