{"id":2040592,"date":"2023-09-21T19:18:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T23:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-plots-path-forward-on-government-spending-deal-may-get-worse-before-it-gets-better\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T19:20:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T23:20:09","slug":"house-gop-plots-path-forward-on-government-spending-deal-may-get-worse-before-it-gets-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-plots-path-forward-on-government-spending-deal-may-get-worse-before-it-gets-better\/","title":{"rendered":"House Republicans strategize on government spending deal: Expect potential worsening before improvement."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-gop-plots-path-forward-on-government-spending-deal-may-get-worse-before-it-gets-better%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2040592&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House\u2063 Republicans Close to Agreement on\u200d Spending Legislation, Hopeful to Avoid Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>House\u200c Republicans are cautiously \u2062optimistic as they emerge from negotiations, believing \u200bthey are nearing an agreement on spending legislation just over a week before\u2063 government funding is set to lapse. In an effort to spark movement on the legislation, GOP\u200d lawmakers have unveiled a new \u200cplan led by Reps. Matt\u200c Gaetz (R-FL) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY). While\u2062 the framework is not yet finalized, it marks the \u200dfirst sign of compromise in days.<\/p>\n<h3>Possible Funding Breakthrough with Conservative Holdouts<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cNo final agreement except that there is enthusiasm behind a process that would have us moving on several appropriations bills, sort of simultaneously, considering amendments [in an] open process all\u2064 meant to keep the ball moving down the court,\u201d Molinaro said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The proposed plan would set the appropriations\u2064 topline number at around $1.526 trillion without rescissions, matching the amount offered earlier in the week by House \u200cSpeaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). It includes a\u200b combined\u2064 rule that advances four appropriations bills at once, with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security,\u2063 and State and\u2064 Foreign\u2063 Operations appropriations bill likely\u2064 to \u2063be \u200dincluded. The fourth bill is still being \u2064debated.<\/p>\n<p>The chosen bills aim to provide\u2064 cuts in spending, unlike the previous bills that saw an increase. For example, the State and Foreign Operations bill\u2064 proposes a 15% cut under\u200c the fiscal\u2064 2023 appropriations.<\/p>\n<p>While passing some\u200d appropriations bills may not prevent \u200ba government shutdown, House Republicans \u200chope it will strengthen their position in negotiations with the Democratic-led\u2064 Senate. Rep. Steve \u200cWomack (R-AR) stated, \u2064\u201cHell no, they\u2019re\u2064 not going to become \u2064law. But\u2064 maybe it gives us an opportunity to have a stronger conversation during conference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Gaetz acknowledged that not all 12 appropriations bills may\u2063 be\u2064 passed before the\u2064 September 30 deadline, but\u200d emphasized that he would not support any stopgap measure. However, other House Republicans, such as Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), are considering \u2063a discharge petition \u2062if a continuing resolution does\u2064 not come from the House\u2062 Republican caucus.<\/p>\n<p>The Problem Solvers Caucus has endorsed a bipartisan continuing resolution \u2062that would fund the government through January 11, 2024, in response to\u2063 concerns that Republican holdouts would block any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-cut-1-5-trillion-spending-deal-to-avoid-government-shutdown-includes-13-6-billion-in-ukraine-aid\/\" title=\"Lawmakers Cut .5 Trillion Spending Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown \u2013 Includes .6 Billion in Ukraine Aid\">stop-gap funding measure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2063there is still a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-todays-gop-is-standing-up-for-the-american-public\/\" title=\"McCarthy: Today\u2019s GOP is standing up for the American public\">long road ahead<\/a>, Rep. Gaetz believes it is worth giving a \u200dlittle on the top-line number to\u200b move away from\u2062 continuing resolutions and omnibus legislation. He acknowledged that the situation may worsen before it improves.<\/p>\n<p>The plan comes after the House adjourned on Thursday \u2063morning, canceling\u200c initial plans to vote on a continued resolution over\u200b the weekend. Lawmakers expressed criticism over the cancellation \u200dand urged their colleagues to return.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers remain optimistic that substantial progress can be made on spending legislation early next week, with Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-OK) stating that \u200bmany members are feeling better about the situation. He emphasized the need to show momentum and acknowledged that there is a lot of work to be done in a week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are conservative lawmakers seeking to address their concerns and ensure that the proposed plan \u2064prioritizes conservative policies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cAnd Foreign Operations appropriations bill includes language that would restrict funds for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-plots-path-forward-on-government-spending-deal-may-get-worse-before-it-gets-better\/\" title=\"House Republicans strategize on government spending deal: Expect potential worsening before improvement.\">international family planning organizations<\/a> \u200bthat provide or promote abortion services. This provision has \u200dbeen a priority \u200dfor conservative lawmakers, \u2064and its inclusion in the proposed plan is seen as a breakthrough \u2064in securing their support.<\/p>\n<p>However, conservative holdouts\u200b still remain cautious and \u2064are seeking assurances that the\u200c proposed plan will prioritize conservative policies and address their concerns. Some lawmakers are pushing for amendments that \u2064would defund sanctuary cities or address immigration issues. Progress on reaching a final \u2063agreement will depend on \u2062whether \u200bthese demands can be met.<\/p>\n<h3>The Urgency to Avoid a\u2064 Shutdown<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe\u200b\u200b would like to avoid a shutdown if possible,\u201d Gaetz said. \u201cBut we also want\u2063 to make sure that we are advancing the policies that we believe are consistent with the will and the values of the American people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The urgency\u2064 to reach an agreement stems from the impending deadline for government funding. Without a\u200b deal, the government would face a\u2062 shutdown, resulting in furloughs for federal employees and disruptions \u200cin essential services. The\u2062 last government shutdown in 2018 \u2063lasted for 35 days and had significant economic and political \u200cconsequences.<\/p>\n<p>Both\u2064 parties acknowledge the need to avoid a shutdown and its potential negative impact on the economy and public opinion. However, Democrats have been pushing for additional funding for their priorities, such as climate change initiatives, healthcare, and education. Finding a compromise that satisfies both conservative demands and progressive priorities \u2063is \u2064proving challenging.<\/p>\n<h3>The Impact\u2062 of a Possible\u2063 Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>An agreement on spending legislation would provide much-needed\u2062 stability and certainty\u2063 for government operations. It would ensure that federal agencies have the necessary funding to carry out their missions and provide essential services\u200c to the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200c reaching a compromise would demonstrate\u200c a bipartisan willingness to work together and find consensus\u200b on critical issues. In a time of heightened political \u200bpolarization, a successful agreement would offer a glimmer of hope that cooperation and\u2063 compromise are still possible in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>However, the proposed plan still faces potential obstacles.\u200b It must pass both the House and the Senate, where Democrats\u200d hold \u200da slim majority. Democratic lawmakers \u2062have \u200cexpressed\u200d concerns about\u2062 the\u2063 proposed cuts in spending and the inclusion of restrictive policies. Negotiations and amendments will likely be necessary to secure sufficient support from both parties.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 conclusion, House Republicans are hopeful that \u200can agreement on spending legislation is within reach, just days before government funding is set to lapse. The proposed plan shows signs of \u200bcompromise and attempts to address conservative concerns. However, \u2062challenges \u2064remain in reaching a final agreement that \u200bsatisfies both conservative demands and \u2062progressive priorities. Avoiding a government shutdown is crucial, and\u2062 a bipartisan agreement would provide stability and demonstrate\u2063 the ability of Congress to\u200b find common ground.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Republicans are optimistic about reaching a spending agreement before government funding expires. They presented a new strategy of advancing single-subject appropriations bills instead of the proposed continuing resolution. 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