The continuing resolution that funds the government expires at midnight Friday. Without action, a government shutdown happens on Saturday. The next stopgap spending bill is in jeopardy in a dispute over an economic assistance package for farmers. Republicans are blaming Democrats and Democrats and blaming Republicans. Republican leaders offered a $12 billion package to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies Friday night, but it was rejected. Meanwhile, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and House Ranking Member David Scott claim the Republicans turned down a $10 billion farm relief plan and increased conservation funding. The language for the continuing resolution was scheduled to be released over the weekend, but that hasn’t happened yet.
