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Portman Says Government Shutdown Unlikely

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Senator Rob Portman supports increased border security.

Politicians in Washington have a few more days to agree on next year’s budget before risking a government shutdown Friday.

The biggest budget concern has been demand for funding for the border wall. He and GOP officials want $1.6 billion to support stricter border efforts.

Speaking with reporters Tuesday, said he is confident both sides of the aisle will reach a compromise on border security before this week’s deadline.

“My hope is we can work something out. I think we’re very close, based on the conversation I just had with [Majority Leader]  and our team at lunch, and that would be to pass all seven appropriation bills that are outstanding. It’s roughly 25 percent of government spending, but it is a lot of important departments and agencies.”

If a compromise isn’t reached by Friday, Portman says they can extend the current budget and pick up the debate after New Year’s.