Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Congress will need to pass a stopgap spending bill before the first of two government funding deadlines on Jan. 19, putting additional pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to formally accept a CR.
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January 09, 2024
McConnell: CR ‘obviously’ will be needed
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Shape the future of Texas at the 15th annual Texas Tribune Festival — Texas’ breakout ideas and politics event happening Nov. 13–15 in downtown Austin. Be there for a deep dive into the ideas and actions transforming our state.