Democratic Caucus Whips Against CR Despite Inclusion Of 6-Year CHIP Funding

Republicans added six years of funding for the Children's Health Insurance program as a sweetener to gain Democratic support for their newly unveiled short-term continuing resolution, but Democrats are holding out for more. Democrats signaled Wednesday morning (Jan. 17) they are willing to risk a government shutdown if the bill excludes DACA reauthorization and funding for community health centers and the opioid epidemic. The CR that House GOP leadership released Tuesday night would need some Democratic support because enough members...