Senate Democrats appear reluctant to block a House continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown and provide federal funding through September.

Despite criticizing the House proposal, Democrats fear a government shutdown could give President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency more leverage to streamline the bureaucracy, The Hill reported.

In fact, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., stopped short of declaring the House bill dead on arrival in the Senate, the outlet added.

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