united auto workers union plans to resume talks with the big three detroit auto makers today. will: a striking uaw union members hit the picket lines and biden says record profits should be shared fairly. rachel: alexandria hoff has the latest on this important story. >> yeah, good morning. president biden didn't think a strike was eminent last week but now it's here. >> auto companies have seen record companies and -- record proprofits and those record pros have not been shared fairly in my view with those workers. worker deserve a fair share of the benefits if they do not create an enterprise. >> the phrasing of the united auto workers union and 13,000 workers walked off the plant striking with ford, jeb motors, still leeanne tis for the -- stellantis all at the same time and they're planning to hit the strike if the deal cannot be reached. the production system is highly interconnected and that means the uaw and not having facilities that are directly tactorred of work stoppage and temporary layoff of 600 nonstriking workers due to components of them working on and being ha

for the first time in history, the united auto workers union launched a strike against the three bigomakers, general motors, ford, and jeep maker stellantis all at the same time. >> we are the union! >> we are the union! >> thousands of workers walked off the job early this morning across the country. natalie brand is live at the white house where the president sided with the autoworkers. >> reporter: the president has sent administration officials to detroit including active labor secretary julie hsu who was formerly the secretary of california's department of labor and workforce development agency and as you mentioned, he also seemed to side with the autoworkers, saying the automakers need to go further in their negotiations. >> no one wants a strike. >> reporter: president biden, who prides himself on being prounion threw his support behind the auto workers amid its historic strike against the three big automakers. >> auto companies see record profits. those record profits have not been shared fairly with those workers. >> reporter: workers at three assembly plants in ohio, michig

overnight the head of the united auto workers union said offers from the big three , ford, gm and stellantis are not enough and the union is getting ready to walk. jarred hill has a look at the demands of the possible impact of another strike. >> reporter: at the detroit auto show this week, carmakers are showing off the latest and greatest in what is hitting the road. the production could soon hit a major roadblock. >> we are preparing to strike these companies in a way they have never seen before. >> reporter: the united auto workers union is preparing a walkout if they have not reached a contract agreement with general motors, ford and stellantis by midnight. >> we have a great team working to try to get an amicable solution. >> reporter: the uaw is pushing for a 40% pay raise over four years. 32 hour workweek with 40 hour pay. and a return to traditional pensions for new hires. the big three have countered . >> we continue to make the most generousus offer in 80 years with the uaw. we have more uaw workers than anyone in the country. >> reporter: but the union says they are falling short

the united auto workers union, which represents nearly 150,000 workers, is demanding better pay and benefits. the deadline is tonight. abc's justin finch is here now with new details. justin >> good morning, brianna and good morning. all eyes on detroit, where the big three automakers are braced for that strike and a potential economic ripple effect that could include billions of dollars in losses. this morning, what could be the calm before an historic simultaneous strike on the big three automakers? >> if called upon, we will be ready to do whatever it takes. >> ford, general motors and stellantis, the manufacturer behind chrysler and jeep, all trying to prevent up to 150,000 auto workers from walking off the job effective midnight thursday. the union outlining plans to strike an individual us auto plants at first, but also saying an all out strike is still a possibility. >> we're keeping all of our options open. >> united auto workers president shawn fain address guessing the rank and file, saying the union is making some headway in talks but isn't budging on key demands, including a 40%

. >> president biden joined members of the united auto workers union on the picket line in wayne county, michigan. the workers are in the 12th day of strikes demanding higher wages and better benefits from general motors, ford and stellantis. the president's visit happened one day before republican presidential candidate donald trump was expected to visit detroit. ♪ >> no pay! >> no work! >> no pay! >> no work! >> no pay! no work. ♪ highway to the danger zone ♪ ♪ >> what do we want? >> contracts. >> when? >> now. [applause] pres. biden: i haven't been on a u.a.w. picket line since i was senator. this is the first time i've done it as president. fact of the matter is you guys, u.a.w., you saved the automobile strbak in 2008. made a lot of sacrifices. gave up a lot. companies are in trouble. now they're doing incredibly well. and guess what? you should be doing incredibly well too. [cheers and applause] stick with it. you -- he a significant raise -- stick with it. you deserve a significant raise. it's time for them to step up for us. thank you. [applause] now, i know you don't know yet b

now, the president of the united auto workers union says that auto workers are expecting that biden to offer them more than words. oh inducements i going to be. and we've been very clear about that. no matter what position we expect, actions not what's. what's interesting, as we see, to stated goals of dividing in ministration, combat incline to change and championing the rights of organized labor, classing, head to head in the state of michigan. the installation reduction act of dividing and ministration foods, all kinds of subsidies for the manufacturing of electric car. so there's all kinds of subsidies for changing the roads or in doing any other kinds of tax incentives or corporations. biden seems to want electric cars on the road. however, as there is now a ramping up of production to make those electric bars to bite the ministration season, the automakers don't seem to want to pay the wages and benefits the auto workers will be expecting for this increase in production. at the same time, oil prices are rising, and we now have these big credit rating of the united states being do

gentlemen with his bye to his food and still ounces, which includes christ that are affected the united auto workers union and says it's time workers shed and the company's wrinkled profits. and the strike is the parents have the support a presence project button as she have or times the report from detroit. this full michigan assembly plant was one of 3 factions where workers will show for the job at midnight on thursday. some 13000 members of the united auto workers union or the u. a w are on strike in 3 states. one plan for each of the big 3 comic is the union, which has $144000.00 members. so that will add more problems to the strikes if negotiations do progress when they're making about billions of dollars in like less than a year. it's crazy. these cars are like 50 grand, 80, grand, and we, we don't even make that in a year. it was a theme developed by the u, a w president of the riley, and downtown detroit and their economy. we make all the sacrifice and they take all the profit in their economy. one of the workers would have to work there 100 years to make what the c o makes in one year. 1 so we'r

massive strike of auto workers could be around the corner if a deal isn't reached by tonight. >> the united states auto workers union, the united auto workers union, rather in detroit, automakers are still far apart on agreeing on a new contract more than 100,000 union members couldn't participating in strikes and general motors, ford and stellantis plants. the new u a w demands include a 40% pay increase over 4 years. a return to traditional pensions. and a 32 hour work week. >> for your money tonight, pg and e bills could soon be going up for millions of californians. the california public utilities commission releasing to proposed rate hikes for pg and e customers. utility company has asked for a rate hike that is high enough to raise its revenues by more than 25%. but the proposed rate hikes are much lower. the money would be used to help reduce wildfire risks. the commission did not say how much the proposed increases, what impact the average customer's bill. the cpu see is set to decide on the proposals in november. all right, time for weather check as we go outside be a live look at that heavy marine layer ha

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. >>> president biden join members of united auto workers' union on the picket line in wayne county, michigan. the workers are in the 12th day of strikes demanding higher wages and better benefits from three awe -- auto companies, general motors, ford and stellantis. the president's visit happened one day before leading republican presidential candidate donald trump was expected to visit detroit. ♪ [inaudible conversations] [background sounds] [inaudible conversations] ♪ ♪ into the danger zone. [cheers and applause] [inaudible conversations] >> what do we want? >> [inaudible] >> when do we want it? >> now! knox. [inaudible conversations] [cheers and applause] >>>> [inaudible] [applause] uaw picket line when i was a senator in 1973, but i tell you what, this is the first time i've ever tone it as president -- done it as president. fact of the matter is you guys, uaw, you saved the automobile industry back in 2008 and before. made a lot of sacrifices. you gave up a lot, and the companies were in trouble. but now they're doing incredibly well and, guess what? should be doing incredibly

so the chicago set of, of, of bolingbrook a newly aggressive united auto workers union is driving a wedge between the big 3 of the parts distribution facilities at general motors are still in us, are being called to stand up and strike on the union announced expanded strikes against 38 g m, and still enters auto parts centers in 20 states across the us, adding 5600 striking workers to the 13000 already on strike. but in the latest wave, ford was spared with the union, inciting progress with the oldest automaker. kind of like a slap in the face, general motor has always been a powerhouse in the automotive industry. so if you think you're more just doing, i would think they could find a seat officer for the 1st time after making major concessions and the 2078 financial crisis. the union is making big demands, starting with a 40 percent pay increase over 4 years to match recent c e o salary hikes. i am currently earning less money per hour than i was 23 years ago. and you would like to give that back. absolutely. like gm president, mark bruce is firing back. calling the you a deb hughes dema

over 4 years bite and says that he wants to show solidarity with the men and women of the united auto workers union, he says that they're fighting for a fair share of the value they helped create and it's time for a win win agreement that keeps american also making thriving with wellpaid union jobs. the go button is due in michigan on tuesday, that's the day before donald trump plans to deliver a speech to auto workers in detroit, trouble be skipping the republican primary debate that day. his campaign is calling biden's trip to quote a cheap photo op john henry and reports from the chicago suburb of bolingbrook of a newly aggressive united auto workers union is driving a wedge between the big 3 all of the. 1 distribution facilities that general motors are still in us, are being called to stand up and strike. the union announced expanded strikes against $38.00 g m and still enters auto parts centers in 20 states across the us. adding 5600 striking workers to the 13000 already on strike. but in the latest wave, ford was spared with the union, inciting progress with the oldest automaker. kind of like

the united auto workers union, which represents a $146000.00 employees, had been demanding a full cheapest and pay hike along with the benefits. call companies say they can't afford it because they need to set aside money for building more electric vehicles . for the 1st time in our history, we will strike all 3 of the big 3 once we are using a new strategy, the stand up strike, we will call on select facilities, locals or units to stand up and go on strike. see how brit times 8 joins as live from outside a ford plant in detroit. now i see how they threatened to go and strike. they've gone on strike. was the strategy here? so the something rolling at out in the spam dump strike method, which is too deep to be targeted, strikes of specific, specific manufacturing plants at this time. as you said, 31 here in michigan, one in missouri, one in ohio, this is the fluids, manufacturing phones. yeah. when they make a problem, cuz and, and uh, another jeeps um and so i talked to you, we got one of the work is actually from who just got on strike at brandon. um i see brandon bel, whereabouts of the

bite and says he wants to show solidarity for the men and women of the united auto workers union. it says they're fighting for a fair share of the volume they helped create and it's time for a win win agreement that keeps american also making thriving with wellpaid union jobs buttons do in michigan on tuesday a day before donald trump funds to deliver to speech, to auto workers in detroit. so i'm just going to be skipping the republican primary debate that day. this campaign is calling bivens trip a cheap photo all john henson reports from chicago. somebody of bolingbrook as a newly aggressive united auto workers union is driving a wedge between the big 3 all of the parts distribution facilities that general motors are still in us. are being called to stand up and strike on the union announced expanded strikes against $38.00 g m, and still enters auto parts centers in 20 states across the us at in $5600.00 striking workers to the $13000.00 already on strike. but in the latest wave, ford was spared with the union side in progress, with the oldest automaker. kind of like a slap in t

some, 13000 members of the united auto workers union over u a. w are on strike in 3 states. one plan for each of the big 3 comic is the union, which has $144000.00 members. so that will add more problems to the strike if negotiation stated progress when they're making about billions of dollars in like less than a year. it's crazy, these cars are like 50 grand, 80, grand, and we, we don't even make the year it was a theme developed by the u. a. w president of the riley, and downtown detroit and their economy. we make all the sacrifice and they take all the profit in their economy as one of our workers would have to work for 100 years to make what the c o makes in one year. so we're going to run their economy because it only works in a 1000000000 their class. but the see use of the call make is say they can't afford the right over these demands. and in the end, a strike will only hurt the workers. it's not going to be good for the economy. it's not going to be good for anyone, but you know specifically for our people who work so hard. and i'm really proud of the gm manufacturi

no, this has been a very bitter and militant fight so far from the united auto workers union which ined with declining membership and even corruption in its top ranks. this is a different uaw we are seeing here. there are playing to win likely have not seen in decades. leak messages came out twitter tonight were union officials said they want to keep the car companies "wounded four months" so we will know in about 12 hours from now if more auto plants are going on strike but i fully suspect that will happen. but i fully suspect that will ha en. ., ,, but i fully suspect that will hauen. ., ., happen. from your point of view what will the _ happen. from your point of view what will the strike _ happen. from your point of view what will the strike action - what will the strike action mean for the future of evs and ev production? the mean for the future of evs and ev production?— ev production? the interesting thin . ev production? the interesting thing here _ ev production? the interesting thing here is— ev production? the interesting thing here is there _ ev production? the interesting

auto workers on strike. union workers for the united auto workers hit the picket lines in three states after their contract expiredt midnight. >>> hunter biden indicted after his plea charges fell apart. three charges including possession of a firearm and making false statements. >>> also, house speaker kevin mccarthy dropping the f-bomb while staring down another revolt from inside his own party as the clock ticks down to another potential government shutdown. >>> cnn is the first american network on the ground in libya after deadly flooding has left thousands dead. the united nations says most of those deaths could have been avoided. >>> and we're tracking hurricane lee. it's expected to make landfall near maine this weekend. starting today, coastal new england is bracing for heavy rain, high winds and flooding. "cnn this morning" starts right now. ♪ >>> so this is our big headline this morning. we have been talking about the fact that this may come, the white house did not expect it. but it happened. breaking overnight for the first time in history, auto workers now on strike against not one, not two but all of

auto workers are now in day three of an historic strike against the big three automakers. gm, ford, and stellantis. joining me now, sean fain, president of the united auto workers union.ting at the white house is now directly involved in the goshen's. do you welcome their involvement? >> well, that's, i guess a mischaracterization of they are not involved in negotiations, you know, our bargaining teams are negotiating workers that are working hard. we are here today, we've been here every day, just like we have the last eight weeks. and the good thing that i see in all of this is our members that are out there manning the picket lines with our allies, and, you know, this really to me is not about the president, or the former president, or presidents before them. this is about working class people standing up, to get their share of economic justice and social justice after being left behind for decades. >> i mean, to that point, speaker pelosi was on the show earlier today and made the point that the auto workers and the leaders of the big three auto workers and what your members make an entire lifetime. you and the automakers of that yesterday, how did those meetings

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biden will travel to michigan to stand with striking united auto workers, union members first walkedup of plans to demand better wages, a four-day week week and better benefits. the trip comes a day before president trump plans to visit union members in michigan. >>> two soaring gas prices. this is a chevron on fremont avenue in sunnyvale. people filling up will feel the pinch. the average price per gallon in california is $5.84 . according to aaa, compared to the national average of $3.80 sort . that is up $.56 from last month. expose the price of crude oil is going up around the world but it is exasperated in california because of refinery margins and they are going through the roof. refinery margins are defined as the difference in value between products between refineries and the crude oil used to produce them. >>> i blame the fact that it is a finite resource and we have to recognize that using up something finite long enough it will get more expensive. we need to hurry up and get off of fossil fuels. as if pollution is not enough, the prices are another. >> global prices have g

the united auto workers union says a strike action. currently hitting selective plans of the droids big 3 car makers could be extended as talks don't produce meaningful progress. by the end of this week, the walk outs are playing out over bigger pay less hours and a $2.00 tiered weight system. but the stakes in this dispute are much higher for the 1st time, the united auto workers are striking at the same time, at all of the big 3 us carmakers union presidents on st. called for a work stoppage last week after new agreement on new contracts, couldn't be reached. workers are demanding a 40 percent pay rise. these companies have made a quarter of a trillion dollars in the last 10 years. $21000000000.00 in the last 6 months alone in our workers, wages and conditions of went backwards. the average wage of production line workers has to climb 30 percent of the last 2 decades. but the timing of the strikes couldn't be worse for the industry. the sector is transforming as a pivots to making electric vehicles. that means fewer workers may be ne

auto workers walking off the job. so the big bosses at the big three american automakers are deadlocked with the united auto workers unionive walkoff just yet. but the unite auto workers union is staging a series of strikes at small number of factories. so their big question is, is this a warning shot of a bigger strike looming? jarred hill has more. >> reporter: for the first time ever, the united auto workers began a strike against the big three automakers at the same time. >> the money is there. the caus is righteous. the world is watching. in the uaw, it's read to stand up. this is our defining moment. [ chanting ] >> reporter: the union contract with ford, general motors and stellantis expired just before midnight triggering the first round of walkouts at three factories. a gm plant in missouri, a stellantis plant in ohio and a ford plant in michigan. >> we put everything back in place and we just walked out. >> reporter: production operato bianca harris found out her plant would strike just before her lunch break. >> we want to be able to provid long-term for her families. i was pretty honored to becalled upon to s

the united auto workers union says a strike action. currently hitting selective plans of the droids big 3 car makers could be extended as talks don't produce meaningful progress. by the end of this week, the walk outs are playing out over bigger pay less hours and a $2.00 tiered weight system. but the stakes in this dispute are much higher for the 1st time, the united auto they are, they are the ones that are in competition. our job is to make sure that we're doing everything that we can to support them with as much as we can. so the dentist occasion cards in a diary was deeply moving to see the reaction of it and amazing american. so combination of 50 years of hard work on both sides to address the painful legacies of war and to choose, choose to work together toward peace and a better future. nothing about that journey was inevitable. for decades, would have been on thinkable for an american president to stand and anoint alongside of anybody's vader and announced a mutual commitment to the highest level of countries partnership. it's

workers from united auto workers union had planned to strike on the 1ath of september if an agreementnow earn at least 2a dollars per hour. a strike planned to start at two major lng — or natural gas — facilities in australia has been delayed as talks between chevron and unions continue. the strike action was due to start from thursday, in a dispute over pay and conditions. workers will now delay their strike action until friday morning. financial markets are keeping a close eye on the dispute, with prices rising in gas markets recently. speaking of those markets let me show you what is happening in europe right now. there are still lots of concerns in the energy markets not only because russia and saudi arabia have cut production, but also because of the lng issues. goodbye. hello from the bbc sport centre. i'm mimi fawaz. and to some developments in women's football in spain. players in the top tier of the women's game will strike over pay and conditions. the new liga f season is due to start on friday but instead players will walk out for the first two games. the spanish players�*

the united auto workers union has yet to endorse a candidate for the 2020 for us presidential race. i don't necessarily know if they actually support it or they just looking for garner garner votes, but it does put a spotlight on, on what's going on on here. so i appreciate that like now for now, jeff wants to focus to be some of the derek. and the hope that his granddaughter is generation could have a chance that achieving their version of the american dream right here in michigan . the something that really stayed with me and stephen covering the story and being here on the picket line. something that workers kept saying to me again. and again, is that even though this strike is about individual demand for us to do with a payment or working conditions to them, this is also about inequality in this country. a lot of the people that work here are meeting as little as $16.00 a day. they can't afford many of the course and they're making. meanwhile, they're looking at their ceo over $20000000.00 for uh, for the ford c o. and so they really wanted to be really emphasized that this is a

the united auto workers union is expected to expand its strike today.ain will announce the new picket line locations in an address on facebook live at 10:00 a.m. eastern. a source familiar with the negotiations tells cbs news talks remain quite active between the union and automakers. >>> california governor gavin newsom signed a bill thursday to set the state's minimum wage for fast food workers at $20 an hour. in exchange for the pay raise, fast food corporations will not be responsible for workplace violations by franchisees. >>> and the performers for the rock & roll hall of famive ducks ceremony have been announced. elton john, h.e.r., and dave matthews are among those taking the stage. >>> for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm shanelle kaul, cbs news, new york. >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." >>> i'm john dickerson in for norah. we begin with the federal government facing a shutdown, now just two days away. but house republicans were focused on other issues, principally the first hearing in the

the united auto workers union, which represents employees making vehicles for brands such as ford, gm chrysler, is planning a series of strikes over pay, working hours and the transition to making electric vehicles. the bbc�*s michelle fleury sent this report from detroit. the start of the detroit's annual auto show. a chance for the big three car—makers to showcase their latest models. casting a shadow over the cheer, the prospect of the industry's biggest strike in generations. what do workers think? this is your morning routine? this is what i do every morning. get up to the chickens. this man works in a still lantus factory making jeep. i'm a fourth—generation uaw. you know, my great grandfather, my grandfather my dad. that's something i wanted to be able to provide to my family. it was an awesome living for my parents growing up. and are those opportunities there today? not necessarily. i'm nervous about it. his grandfather and father's way of living now out of reach. i can't afford to purchase the vehicle that i sit there and produce every day. i can't even afford to buy that. h

workers. but president biden has been pretty outspoken in his support for the united auto union workers. in a move the white house is calling "historic," president biden will travel to michigan today to stand with striking united auto workers union members. >> after taking a look at the significant increase in salaries for the executives and growth of an industry, they should benefit from it. i always support the uaw. >> reporter: his visit comes a day before former president trump also plans to rally current and former union members in michigan. the former president is skipping the second gop debate to be there. in a social media post, he claimed mr. biden's visit is only happening because of him. >> both parties need to pay more attention to -- do more to support us, and not just at election time. >> reporter: multiple top democrats and some republican lawmakers have also visited the picket lines since the autoworkers first walked off the job 12 days ago. >> we've got to share this wealth and share the success. >> reporter: negotiations between the union and big three automakers continu

the united auto workers union says a strike action. currently hitting selective plans of the droids big 3 car makers could be extended as talks don't produce meaningful progress. by the end of this week, the walk outs are playing out over bigger pay less hours and a $2.00 tiered weight system. but the stakes in this dispute are much higher. for the 1st time, the united auto workers are striking at the same time at all of the big 3 used car makers, union presidents on st. called for a work stoppage last week after new agreement on new contracts, couldn't be reached. workers are demanding a 40 percent pay rise. these companies have made a quarter of a trillion dollars in the last 10 years 20. busy $1000000000.00 in the last 6 month .

the announcement comes as ford has repeatedly upped its offer to the united auto workers union in labourt talks. and now to another strike in america that's been making headlines for nearly five months now. that's of course the hollywood writers�* strike. well, the screenwriters are saying they have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses that could see them putting an end to industrial action. the writers guild of america said the agreement was "exceptional, with meaningful gains and protections for the writers". still, the wga said its members will have the final say. let's focus on artificial intelligence now, because companies that take a "wait and see" approach in terms of adopting the technology will lose out. that's the warning management consultancy bain and company has recently given businesses. in a survey of almost 600 executives, three quarters said ai is already meeting or exceeding their expectations, helping to speed up worker tasks without losing quality. earlier, i spoke to bain and company'sjue wang, who told me the tech sector is at an inflection point. in many way

. >>> along the same lines, the united auto workers union expanded its strike.t week, president biden plans to join the picket lines in michigan. we have the latest on the negotiations and how the strike could impact car owners. >> reporter: from coast to coast, picket lines grew louder. the united auto workers union turned up the heat on general motors. >> it is time for us to be treated fairly. >> reporter: more than 5600 workers joined the fight. it means some car repairs could come to a screeching halt. >> if dealers have a limited amount of supply they will not be able to repair cars or do maintenance on vehicles. >> reporter: they joined other workers already striking. they are demanding higher wages and better benefits. they say carmakers have seen record profits. >> the consumers are being price gouged by these companies. >> reporter: president biden will join two stand in solidarity with workers. they say if this expands further, car buyers may pay more. >> it could drastically affect business. >> they claim they are bargaining in good faith with gm cal

(inspirational music) ashleigh strohmeyer live in new york, the united auto workers union and the big three u. s. automakers failing to reach a contract agreement before the midnight deadline. 13,000 workers have now walked off the job and a targeted strike at three factories. factories included general motors assembly plant in wentzville, missouri, afford factory in wayne, michigan, in a still antis jeep plant in toledo, ohio. this is the first ever simultaneous strike by all big three detroit carmakers contracts between 146,000 auto workers and the automakers expired just before midnight. the union is asking for 40% hourly pay raises and reduced 32 hour workweek, a shift back to the traditional pensions and other improved benefits. now u a w president sean fine says more factories could be added to the strike list. if negotiations don't go the unions way. ford reacted to the demand, saying that if implemented the proposal when more than double ford's current related labor cost once again if you're just joining us, the united auto workers union has begun a targeted strike, with worke

the announcement comes as ford has repeatedly upped its offer to the united auto workers union in labouract talks. and now to another strike in america that's been making headlines for nearly five months now. that's of course the hollywood writers�* strike. well, the screenwriters are saying they have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses that could see them putting an end to industrial action. the writers guild of america said the agreement was "exceptional 7 with meaningful gains and protections for writers". still, the wga said its members will have the final say. and moody's has warned that a us government shutdown would negatively impact the country's top credit rating. it's a stern warning that comes only a month after fitch downgraded the us by one notch on the back of a debt ceiling crisis. well, the us government is once again approaching a possible shutdown. us lawmakers have until midnight on september 30 to reach an agreement on a spending bill. but a group of republicans in the house of representatives are using the issue as leverage to extract concessions. let's focus