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Thu, December 19, 2024
[ 06:20 PM ] - United States, Dallas Morning News
Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and avert shutdown

Trump backs new GOP plan to fund government and avert shutdown


Published on 2024-12-19 18:20:42 - Dallas Morning News
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The article from The Dallas Morning News, published on December 19, 2024, discusses former President Donald Trump's endorsement of a new Republican plan aimed at funding the government and preventing a potential shutdown. The plan, which has garnered support from key GOP figures, proposes a temporary funding measure to keep the government operational while negotiations continue on a full-year budget. This strategy includes significant spending cuts and policy riders that align with conservative priorities, such as border security enhancements and reductions in foreign aid. Trump's backing is seen as a critical boost for the plan, potentially swaying more Republicans to support it. However, the proposal faces opposition from Democrats and some moderate Republicans, who argue that the cuts are too severe and the policy changes too divisive, setting the stage for contentious negotiations as the deadline to fund the government approaches.

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