Democrats shut down DHS funding deal from Republicans as standoff continues
by Chris Stein and Shrai Popat from World news | The Guardian on (#74G3R)
Republicans' proposal would restart almost all of DHS operations but excluded key reforms that Democrats want
The Senate remained deadlocked on Wednesday over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), after Republicans proposed legislation that would restart all of its operations with the exception of those involved in deportations, but exclude reforms that Democrats want.
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer quickly shot down the offer, and said Democrats had countered with a measure that coupled DHS funding with a host of new guardrails on immigration enforcement operations - something the party has insisted on for months.
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