Trump Endorses House GOP’s Spending Bill, Calls for Swift Passage

Benzinga

House Republicans introduced a spending bill to fund federal agencies through September 30th, setting up a standoff with Democrats. The bill increases defense spending slightly while reducing nondefense funding by 8%, a move Democrats oppose.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Republicans introduced a spending bill to fund federal agencies through September 30th,

00:07setting up a standoff with Democrats.

00:09The bill increased defense spending slightly while reducing non-defensive funding by 8%,

00:14a move Democrats oppose.

00:15House Republicans are pushing for a Tuesday vote on the spending bill without Democratic support,

00:20challenging the Democrats to vote against it and risk a shutdown.

00:23Democrats warned that the measure risks a government shutdown

00:27and grants the Trump administration too much fiscal control.

00:30President Donald Trump has endorsed the bill, urging swift passage.

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