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Senate GOP holdouts refuse to budge as shutdown talks continue
- Seven Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the six-bill funding package aimed at averting a partial government shutdown.
- The Republican group cited concerns over billions in earmarks and the plan to split DHS funding from the rest of the package.
- Lawmakers discussed a short-term continuing resolution, with Republicans seeking six weeks and Democrats two weeks.
- If a deal is struck, the funding package could return to the floor late Thursday as negotiations continue.
- Senator Rand Paul signaled he may slow momentum unless he gets a vote on an amendment carving out refugee welfare money.
- Democrats pressed to resolve funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid ongoing talks about a broader package.
- The discussion occurred as the White House and Republican leadership weighed options to streamline DHS funding within the package.
- Lawmakers cited the risk of repeated shutdowns if root causes were not addressed in the funding plan.
- The negotiations included possible amendments and expedited floor procedures to reach a quick resolution.
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