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Deadline Approaching, No Budget Deal in Congress

Deadline Approaching, No Budget Deal in Congress

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The federal government runs out of money at the end of the week, and so far, Congress has not been able to find a deal on a continuing resolution.
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds…….

Rounds says democrats want to add money for the Flint Michigan water crisis, but they believe that has already been handled…

Rounds says they will continue to negotiate to find an agreement……

Funding for the fight against the Zika virus is also part of the funding roadblock.

Rounds was a guest on “Drivetime with Fred & Tom” on 570 WNAX yesterday afternoon.

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