The days ahead are uncertain on Capitol Hill as Congress faces the expiration of current appropriations tomorrow night. Amid a deep partisan stalemate, a government shutdown appears highly likely.
Republicans insist on a short-term continuing resolution to extend current funding into November. Democrats demand that any funding legislation include an extension of subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Neither side seems willing to budge.
The bipartisan congressional leadership will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House today. But both sides are telegraphing that the meeting is unlikely to result in a breakthrough.
BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team will resume our regular weekly updates depending on the resolution of the situation and Congress resuming its schedule.
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