Fellow Molly Reynolds discusses the Senate’s “minibus” appropriations strategy—packaging spending legislation in a few small bills rather than one larger “omnibus” bill. Reynolds analyzes whether or not this tactic will successfully keep the government funded and avoid a government shutdown.
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PodcastWill the Senate’s “minibus” strategy prevent a government shutdown?
August 7, 2018
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