Given the broad budgetary powers the governor enjoys, lawmakers opposed to the plan would risk a government shut down if it were to be inserted in an emergency appropriation bill. (nystateofpolitics.com)
This language has been included in Appropriations bills for the last several years. (nar.realtor)
Powell, who was secretary of state during Republican President George W. Bush's first term, said he was optimistic that lawmakers would make improvements to the Affordable Care Act but criticized Congress for being unable to pass appropriations bills in recent years. (newsday.com)