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Coons Warns of Government Shutdown as Congress Faces Spending Bills Deadline

  • Sen. Coons warns of likely government shutdown as Congress faces Sept. 30 deadline to pass annual spending bills.
  • August recess creates tight timeline for bipartisan deal on appropriations bills.
  • Coons suggests he'll push Democrats to "scare" GOP if there's no agreement to avoid shutdown.
  • Negotiations underway but parties appear far apart on federal spending.
  • White House criticizes GOP governors touting low unemployment as shutdown looms.
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