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Significance
The White House is attempting to have its voice heard on spending priorities as Republicans in Congress proceed independently with their budgetary programme. The intra-party dispute over federal operations and funding levels highlights the weakness of the Trump administration in setting the legislative agenda and risks a potential government shutdown on October 1.
Impacts
A bipartisan 'continuing resolution' is the likeliest route to avoiding a shutdown.
Budget negotiations are likely to deliver military spending frustrations to the Pentagon.
Conservatives are likely to push for a shift in the Republican congressional leadership if their priorities are ignored.
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2017
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