House, Senate clash over highway bill ahead of deadline

AZ Central: WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans rebuffed their Senate counterparts Monday over must-pass highway legislation, setting the two chambers on a collision course days ahead of a crucial deadline in the midst of the summer driving season.

As House members convened for their final days of work before an annual August recess, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy ruled out taking up the Senate's highway bill, which is headed for completion in the next several days.

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