US Risks Government Shutdown With Congress Short on Time for a Deal
- Hard-right lawmakers push McCarthy toward clash over funding
- Differences over Ukraine aid, refugees complicate talks
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The US risks a government shutdown early next month, with Congress short on time to reach a temporary spending deal and House conservatives vowing to disrupt negotiations unless their demands for cuts are met.
Senators returned to Washington this week to discuss a short-term funding compromise to keep government services, salary payments and benefits flowing after the fiscal year ends Sept 30. The House returns next week.