What are ‘rifle shot’ shutdown bills, and why are GOP leaders opposed?

What are 'rifle shot' shutdown bills, and why are GOP leaders opposed?

(The Hill) – Leading Republican lawmakers have dismissed attempts to push legislative carve-outs, or "rifle shot" bills, to alleviate Americans feeling the weight of the monthlong government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) first expressed skepticism over "rifle shot" legislation when it came to paying military service members and air traffic controllers, Punchbowl News reported Tuesday. But focus has shifted to Supplemental …

What are ‘rifle shot’ shutdown bills, and why are GOP leaders opposed?

(The Hill) – Leading Republican lawmakers have dismissed attempts to push legislative carve-outs, or "rifle shot" bills, to alleviate Americans feeling the weight of the monthlong government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) first expressed skepticism over "rifle shot" legislation when it came to paying military service members and air traffic controllers, Punchbowl News reported Tuesday. But focus has shifted to Supplemental …

GOP may have to rewrite govt. funding bill as shutdown hits 1-month mark | The Highland County Press

The ongoing government shutdown has dragged on for a month as Senate Democrats have blocked Republicans’ temporary funding bill more than a dozen times.