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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would allow the federal government to shut down if Democrats refuse to back major changes to immigration laws his administration wants.
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, US, July 25, 2018. REUTERS / Joshua Roberts / File Photo
"I would be willing to 'shut down' government if the Democrats do not give us the vote for Border Security, which includes the Wall! Must get rid of Lottery, Catch & Release etc. and finally go to the system of Immigration based on MERIT! We need great people coming to our Country! "Trump said on Twitter.
Trump wants to meet the law of immigration. Although Republicans control Congress, the differences between moderates and conservatives in the party have impeded a speedy legislative fix.
An immigration bill favored by conservative Republicans failed to pass the House last week. Trump has requested $ 25 billion to build a wall along the southern U.S border with Mexico.
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said last week that $ 1.6 billion has already been appropriated for $ 5 billion.
Lawmakers puts Trump last week to discuss the appropriations process to fund the government.
"We're going to talk about a lot of issues, but we're going to get this appropriation process." said Wednesday on Fox News.
Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Lisa Shumaker
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