US budget fight looms as Oct 1 deadline nears
Growing Washington tensions over funding for the 2016 fiscal year raise the prospect of a government shutdown. Both parties trade blame as Congress struggles to agree on spending bills and policy riders before October.
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Sequestration clash widens as funding fights hinge on Planned Parenthood
The White House argues automatic spending cuts harm the economy and Obama will veto bills continuing sequestration. Republicans push to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood amid videos from the Center for Medical Progress alleging tissue reimbursement. Planned Parenthood denies selling tissue and says abortion funding is barred. The fiscal year ends Sept 30 and without new appropriations agencies face shutdowns except essential services.
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I Hearted Cruz Involved In Government Shutdown Debate
In September 2013 Republicans led by Texas Senator Cruz pushed to defund the Affordable Care Act triggering a 16 day shutdown. Public opinion later blamed Republicans. leaders like Boehner and McConnell vowed no new shutdowns while Dent urged moderation.
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Why a shutdown looms over budget talks in Washington
Republicans clash over continuing resolution to fund the government beyond Sept 30. Some demand defunding Planned Parenthood, while Obama threatens vetoes and Democrats indicate short term support without funding cuts. Bloomberg reporters Angela Greiling Keane and Billy House note party tensions.
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