White House Budget Office Director Russell Watt said he is “optimistic” that Congress will pass an appropriation bill to avoid another government shutdown from January 30. Walter said at the Reagan Defense Forum: “The current administration is doing everything possible to prevent a shutdown, work hard to implement these funding laws, and make flexible adjustments to our previous positions to facilitate this before the deadline.” Walter said he “hoped” the Democrats would cooperate with the Republicans.

White House Budget Office Director Russell Watt said he is “optimistic” that Congress will pass an appropriation bill to avoid another government shutdown from January 30. Walter said at the Reagan Defense Forum: “The current administration is doing everything possible to prevent a shutdown, work hard to implement these funding laws, and make flexible adjustments to our previous positions to facilitate this before the deadline.” Walter said he “hoped” the Democrats would cooperate with the Republicans.