Conservative Republicans Push for Deeper Spending Cuts as House Takes Up Funding Bills

A group of conservative House Republicans are threatening to block appropriations bills unless more spending cuts are made.
Their demands have raised concerns among Republican centrists that hardline tactics could backfire and empower Democrats.
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) vows to oppose all Republican procedural votes until more reforms are enacted.
The clashes risk delaying passage of spending bills ahead of the September 30th shutdown deadline.
Despite the internal divisions, House leaders still aim to advance some appropriations bills next week.