The Iran war and McConnell’s absence are complicating government funding talks

Negotiations have stalled on a new government funding package with few working weeks left for Congress before a deadline to avert a shutdown this fall.

WASHINGTON — Negotiations have stalled on a new government funding package with few working weeks left for Congress before a deadline to avert a shutdown this fall.

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