The latest GOP offer also included a provision sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) that would delay plans for the U.S. government to give up control over a global nonprofit that oversees the internet domain system. Cruz told reporters that he is “cautiously optimistic” that it will be included in the final package. But the Obama administration strongly opposes the delay and Democrats have been unwilling to accept that addition unless language is also included that would free the Export-Import Bank to approve more deals. The bank is supposed to have a five-member board, but only two of the slots are currently filled due to Republican opposition to confirming more members. A third is needed to reach quorum to review deals over $10 million. The provision being pushed by Democrats would eliminate the need for a quorum.
On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Paul Rosenzweig < paul.rosenzweig@redbranchconsulting.com> wrote:
As there was much interest yesterday, I thought I would share this update from the Washington Post on negotiations regarding the US budget and their effect on the IANA transition: https://www.washingtonpost. com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/20/senate-leaders-say-they- are-close-to-deal-to-prevent-government-shutdown-provide-zika-funds/
FWIW, in my opinion the Post is more or less our “home town” newspaper and tends to have solid sourcing for articles like this.
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