House GOP considers backup plans as government spending battle drags on

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Progress on spending legislation was thwarted earlier this week after a handful of House Republicans sank the annual defense appropriations bill over frustrations with overall government spending proposals. Now, GOP leaders are exploring several alternatives to avert a government shutdown next month.

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