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Congressional negotiations resulted in passing a "clean CR" (Continuing Resolution) that effectively maintains the government’s funding at current levels until November 21st. Scalise clarifies that this measure involves no changes or new provisions—it simply preserves the status quo to buy more time for negotiations.
This approach is akin to a legal continuance in court, allowing lawmakers to resolve their disagreements without the burden of a shutdown. However, the disagreements between Republicans and Democrats are significant and longstanding, complicating efforts to reach a comprehensive deal.