November 11, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Corinne Day
WASHINGTON — On Saturday afternoon, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after announcing plans for a two-step CR to keep the government open and avoid a holiday omnibus package:
“This two-step continuing resolution is a necessary bill to place House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative victories. The bill will stop the absurd holiday-season omnibus tradition of massive, loaded up spending bills introduced right before the Christmas recess. Separating out the CR from the supplemental funding debates places our conference in the best position to fight for fiscal responsibility, oversight over Ukraine aid, and meaningful policy changes at our Southern border.
With our debt spiraling out of control, the rising costs of ‘Bidenomics’ hurting families, and our Southern border wide open, House Republicans must position ourselves best to fight for the American people.”
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