Rep. Jason Smith discusses potential government shutdown

SOUTHEAST Mo. (KFVS) - With a potential government shutdown just days away, Missouri Republican Jason Smith is putting his support behind House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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The chairman of the House ways and means committee, who represents Missouri’s 8th District, appeared on CNBC’s Squakbox on Monday, September 25.

When it comes to passing a spending bill, Smith admitted there is a “big battle” ahead, but said he has confidence in the House Speaker to get a deal done.

As for some of the hardliners in his own party who are holding things up, Smith suggested they’re just picking a fight with Kevin McCarthy.