“A brewing battle over how to fund the federal government is poised to escalate this week when Congress returns from a two-week recess,” NBC News reports.
“The House Republican majority is on a collision course with the Senate as appropriators in both chambers advance conflicting versions of a sweeping package, which must become law by Sept. 30 to prevent a government shutdown.”
“Unlike the House, Senate leaders have moved on a bipartisan path and key senators say they intend to reassert themselves after taking a back seat in the recent debt ceiling negotiations.”
Washington Post: Congress returns with lots to do but little time to do it.
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