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Tue, March 11, 2025

Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition


Published on 2025-03-11 07:40:41 - News4Jax
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  • Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September comes up for a vote.

The article from News4Jax discusses how Republicans in Congress are pushing forward with a government funding bill despite opposition from Democrats. The bill, which aims to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year, includes significant cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, reductions in funding for social programs, and provisions to enhance border security. Democrats argue that the bill disproportionately favors defense spending while neglecting critical social services and infrastructure. Despite the contention, Republican leaders are confident they have the votes to pass the bill, leveraging their slim majority in the House. The urgency to pass this legislation stems from the looming deadline to avoid a government shutdown, with negotiations and last-minute amendments still in play as both parties try to reach a compromise.

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