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Ep. 23: The Obstacles to Funding the Government Past Sept. 30

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By Toula Vlahou, Jane Norman, CQ Staff and Adriel Bettelheim
Posted September 21, 2016 at 5:04pm

 

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

 

 

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