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House leaders

racing the clock on

govt. spending bill

By ANDREW TAYLOR ers about the upcoming
Associated Press appropriations measure,
WASHINGTON (AP) — The which is likely to largely
Senate’s top Republican maintain President Donald
issued a downbeat as- Trump’s tactical ability to
sessment of talks on a fund his much-sought bor-
government spending bill der wall. “To be frank, only
Wednesday, warning that a laser focus from both par-
it will require a “laser focus ties and both chambers on
from both parties and both getting results will create
chambers” to meet next a path to pass appropria-
week’s deadline and avert tions bills this year,” Senate
a federal shutdown. Majority Leader Mitch Mc- House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to reporters after Speaker of the House
Across the Capitol, House Connell said. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced earlier that the House is moving forward to draft articles of
impeachment against President Donald Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5,
Speaker Nancy Pelosi met 2019.
with Hispanic lawmak- Continued on Page 2 Associated Press