Congressional leaders appear to be inching toward a government funding deal after days of difficult negotiations over policy amendments in the legislation.
Citing "progress" on a long-term deal, House Republican leaders unveiled a short-term funding bill that will last through next Wednesday, buying time for lawmakers to finish the talks.
"While progress is being made on negotiations for a full-year omnibus appropriations bill, it is clear that more time is needed to complete the package," House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) said in a statement.
The text of the omnibus will need to be introduced by Monday to accommodate Speaker Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) pledge to wait three days before voting on legislation.
But Rogers cautioned that significant obstacles remain, with Republicans and Democrats still trading offers behind closed doors.
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