Negotiations on government funding deal break down, leading to a potential partial government shutdown. Congress faces deadline to pass several appropriations bills by Friday.
Key Points
Negotiations on Agriculture, Energy, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD bills stalled
Disagreements over cuts to agriculture programs, limits on USDA spending, mail delivery for abortion medication, and SNAP food restrictions
Deadline for passing appropriations bills by Friday
Possibility of short-term spending bill to avert shutdown
Pros
Efforts to rein in overspending and harmful policies