“I don’t think that we expect the budget deal to include specifics on the immigration reform,” she said. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) said passing more-robust military funding is a “key element” for Republican lawmakers. The military funding would continue through Sept. 30, while the rest of the government would continue to be funded at 2017 levels through March 23. But with the Senate unlikely to swallow the House bill, leaders are advising lawmakers to be prepared to vote again before the deadline at midnight Thursday. House Democrats blasted the Republicans’ move, arguing that a compromise measure could have gotten votes from both parties.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2018 16:53 UTC