Senator Thune: No Democratic Offer Received on Government Funding CR

Government Funding Status

• 📌 Senator John Thune stated that the Senate Republicans have not received an offer from the Democrats regarding a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government.
• 🗓️ There is a narrow window to pass a CR before the September 30th deadline to avoid a government shutdown.

Appropriations Process

• 🏛️ Thune reiterated that the best way to fund the government is through regular order by passing appropriations bills, a process he noted Democrats did not follow when they held the majority.
• ⏳ Republicans intend to pass appropriations bills but require more time, necessitating a short-term continuing resolution.

Negotiation Points

• 💬 The length of the short-term CR and any potential anomalies it might carry are subjects that can be negotiated.
• 🤝 Despite the lack of a formal offer, the focus is on working towards a CR to allow sufficient time to complete the appropriations process.