By AFPMore by this AuthorWASHINGTONThe White House said Thursday it was preparing for a US government shutdown as Congress hit a stumbling block in its efforts to pass a stopgap spending bill before midnight. Paul took the floor to blast the increase in federal spending limits and said he would not allow the Republican-controlled Senate to hold a quick vote. House Speaker Paul Ryan appeared to shrug off concerns that several Republicans might oppose the deal. MORE MONEYThe temporary spending bill under consideration incorporates the major budget deal struck Wednesday between Senate leaders on both sides of the political aisle. Democrats have sought to link the federal funding debate to a permanent solution for hundreds of thousands of "Dreamer" immigrants who were brought to the country illegally as children.

Source: Daily Nation February 09, 2018 03:05 UTC