Ep. 23: The Obstacles to Funding the Government Past Sept. 30
The Big Story
With the clock ticking, CQ Roll Call explains the obstacles lawmakers must overcome to reach a temporary solution to fund the government beyond Sept. 30, when the fiscal year ends. Proposals such as one introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz could derail negotiations, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget and Economics editor Jane Norman.
Show Notes:
Reid Slams McConnell Over Campaign Finance Proposal in CR https://t.co/FA49McAldlpic.twitter.com/qS0bE8Fd2p
— Jennifer Shutt (@JenniferShutt) September 20, 2016
Congress is trying to pass a CR. What is that, anyway? @davidhawkings explains: https://t.co/TQZmftoI39 pic.twitter.com/530LeDkMes
— Roll Call (@rollcall) September 21, 2016
News on the #CR and #Zika from CQ Team Budget! https://t.co/WzIz86lorn
— Jane Norman (@JaneNorman) September 20, 2016