House lawmakers leave DC until September with government shutdown deadline looming

Yes, it appears that the U.S. House of Representatives set out for their summer recess leaving many critical issues unaddressed, including the looming deadline for a possible government shutdown. The House is not scheduled to return until September 20, and meanwhile, the end of the fiscal year is on September 30, creating a time crunch to avoid a potential shutdown. Lawmakers and staffers in both chambers are currently working on the details of the $3.5 trillion budget plan, with the Senate hoping to pass the budget framework before their recess which has yet to be determined.