Budget negotiations heat up in Washington ahead of August recess

Lawmakers and the White House are rushing to advance a
budget deal the House can vote on before the August recess.

The Trump Administration is concerned about the debt ceiling
and is seeking $150 billion in cuts to mandatory programs, including commodity
programs.

To avoid the cuts, Congress must agree on higher funding
limits.  But after this week, the House
is on break until September ninth.

The Senate is in session another two weeks. 

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