
Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer
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Government shutdown concerns have Republicans and Democrats blaming each other for the potential economic pitfall.
With just over 10 days left in session before the deadline, congressional Republicans are tentatively looking at passing a short-term extension of last year's federal funding, known as a continuing resolution (CR), while potentially modifying it to account for priorities set by President Donald Trump, Fox News Digital was told. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
It could also include extra funding for military readiness to ease defense hawks' concerns. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com