Paul Ryan: ‘Don’t have to choose’ between wall and shutdown, but time needed

Published August 23, 2017 6:40pm ET



HILLSBORO, Ore.— House Speaker Paul Ryan suggested that a short-term government spending bill would be needed to prevent a government shutdown, but that financing a border wall need not lead to a funding lapse.

“We’re going to need more time to complete our appropriations process, particularly in the Senate,” the Wisconsin Republican said, indicating the need for a continuing resolution.

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