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The move sent the measure to the #Senate, where #Democrats are facing a political dilemma over whether to support it & hand #Trump wide leeway to continue his assault on federal programs & workers, or oppose it & risk being blamed for a govt #shutdown.

The bill would keep spending levels largely flat, but would increase spending for the military by $6B. It would slightly decrease spending overall, it would not include funds for any projects. And it would force a cut of >$1B from DC’s budget.