Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday turned to a new strategy in a long-shot bid to prevent the fourth government shutdown in a decade, as time runs short ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline.
Republicans have so far failed to advance legislation that would keep the government running when the new fiscal year starts on Oct. 1.
Instead, they will prepare four separate spending bills, most of which reflect the deep cuts sought by the party's right flank. Those are certain to be rejected by the Democratic-controlled Senate, as they are far below spending levels outlined in a deal with Democratic President Joe Biden earlier this year., from financial oversight to civil litigation, would be curtailed.
The House Rules Committee is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. to consider the four bills, which would fund the military, foreign affairs, homeland security and agriculture for the full fiscal year.The White House has asked Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill to buy time for further negotiations, but some hardline Republicans have balked at that idea.on an $886 billion defense spending bill, as five Republicans joined Democrats to capsize it.
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