On the recordJuly 22, 2026
For anyone questioning this legislation, the facts are simple — it extends the government funding deadline to Dec. 4, denying any party the opportunity to manufacture leverage before elections.
Tom Cole: “For anyone questioning this legislation, the facts are simple — it extends the government funding deadline to Dec. 4…”
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Discussing the stopgap spending bill in the House.
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