Funding Standoff and Budget Deadlines
House Republicans demand 'clean' extension, Democrats push for ACA subsidy extension.
Senate requires 60 votes for bill, which failed after Nov 21 House proposal.
OMB ordered agencies to submit reduction plans by Aug 1 and update lapse plans ASAP.
Planned cuts may eliminate jobs aligned with Trump's priorities.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized OMB.
OMB called Democrats' stance 'insane' and pledged to fund Trump priorities.
Critics warn job cuts could harm federal capacity.
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