Defense Bill Closer, But Risks Remain

Defense Bill Closer, But Risks Remain
Defense Bill Closer, But Risks Remain

Thursday’s overwhelming Senate vote to pass the bill clears a major hurdle in getting the budget passed on time. But Not only do the House and Senate have little time to knock out final appropriations language and vote on it, but President Trump has signaled he wouldn’t be opposed to a government shutdown this fall, which would bring everything to a grinding halt.