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Briefing: Republicans balk at Senate Democrats' DHS shutdown counteroffer
Strategic angle: Congress and the White House are working to reach a funding deal before Congress leaves for a scheduled two-week recess on Friday.
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Updated 16 days ago
Congress is currently engaged in discussions to finalize a funding agreement prior to a scheduled two-week recess beginning Friday.
Senate Democrats have put forth a counteroffer related to the Department of Homeland Security funding, which has not been well received by Republican members.
This impasse raises concerns about potential operational impacts on DHS and related infrastructure if an agreement is not reached in time.