Congress faces third budget showdown after short summer break
The article notes a planned five week summer recess for Congress, with expectations of rare bipartisan agreement on student loan rate holds. Yet lawmakers prepare for a looming fight over federal spending and a possible government shutdown, tied to the long overdue budget deal and a funding extension due by September 30.
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Shutdown threat edges budget talks and health care fight
The budget stalemate deepens as the House pursues deep cuts while the Senate resists, risking a December shutdown. House Republicans push to bar funding for ObamaCare, led by Sen. Mike Lee, aiming to block any continuing resolution with health law funding. Democrats in the Senate resist repeal efforts, citing sequestration as already curbing spending, and show no sign of backing a funding rollback.
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Debt ceiling crisis looms as October deadline nears
The piece notes a likely October debt ceiling showdown after a looming continuing resolution fight. It cites opposition from tea party Republicans and possible government shutdown risk if no new borrowing authority is approved. Polls show broad public dissatisfaction with Congress amid recurring crisis governance.
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YouVersion Bible App Reaches 100 Million Downloads
In Edmond Oklahoma LifeChurch.tv unveils YouVersion, a free Bible app used by millions worldwide. The nondenominational platform offers 600 translations in over 400 languages, with future plans for online services, worship videos, digital tithing, and a children’s interactive Bible. The app’s rapid growth places it among major tech startups.
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House panels approve 2014 cuts to nondefense programs
Republican led committees in the House back spending reductions for 2014 across several nondefense programs including interior environment and financial services. The administration seeks to roll back automatic sequestration with alternative reductions and tax measures. Total discretionary 982.4 billion excluding fees and negative subsidies.
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Pro and Con Split Over Obamacare Funding in 2011 Budget Talks
Rep Steve King Iowa argues Republicans should block any continuing resolution containing Obamacare funding, calling the government funding deadline a leverage point for a fiscal year 2011 fight. Sen John McCain Arizona counters that shutdown threats tire Americans and risk governance.
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