Senate Democrats’ release a 1,900 page, $1.1 trillion budget proposal

In reaction to the Senate Democrats’ release of a 1,900 page, $1.1 trillion budget proposal, Republican leaders announced they will not support the measure if it is brought to the floor this year, citing concerns with the size, cost and limited time for debate.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would rather pass a short-term spending patch to fund the government instead of jamming through the omnibus bill before Christmas. Although both parties have worked together throughout the year to write the spending measure, today was the first time that most policymakers saw it in completion. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced Tuesday that he wants it passed before the next Congress begins on Jan. 5.

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