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The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Democrats Resist Fast-tracking Sending Measure
The Hill’s Emily Brooks: Democrats Resist Fast-tracking Sending Measure

The Hill’s Emily Brooks discusses the likelihood that the partial Democratic shutdown will end soon. The US House Republicans are trying to fast-track a funding bill that provides a temporary, two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Democrats are resisting the fast-tracking and pushing hard for measures that are not tied to funding. Emily also updates on the contempt vote against the Clintons, expected to be debated this week.

Emily also previews her weekly Newsletter ‘The Movement.

 

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