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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

AOC says Dems need to play hardball if they help Republicans keep the government open

Two members of the progressive ‘Squad’ insist Democrats should not bail out House Republicans to prevent a government shutdown without significant concessions.

In late 2024, Congress passed a stopgap spending bill called a continuing resolution to keep the government open until March 14, buying lawmakers time to finish writing the budget for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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