Shutdown
Trump’s Government Shutdown
On December 21, 2018, President Trump and House Republicans shut down parts of the federal government in a shameful, partisan effort to force taxpayers to fund an expensive and ineffective border wall. As a result, 800,000 hardworking federal employees are either furloughed or forced to work without a paycheck for the duration of this shutdown. Millions of Americans are being affected as government services have been suspended, including having their tax refunds delayed, having home loan approvals delayed, seeing decreased security at airports, and being put at risk as national parks operate without staff or guides. House Democrats are working to reopen government, but President Trump and the Republican-led Senate have refused to take action to end this costly shutdown.
For the latest on the shutdown, see updates below:
For the latest on the shutdown, see updates below:
Shutdown Related
There seems to be some confusion in the White House as to what the government does and why it needs to be open, so allow us to help them out. From inspecting food to ensuring safe travel, the government keeps the American people safe. The government also ensures families can access nutrition assistance, assists farmers, protects public lands, and more. It even approves new beers!
The President’s behavior at today’s meeting with Congressional leaders was a display of disrespect for his responsibilities, the pain he is inflicting on the federal workforce, and the millions of Americans who deserve to have the government operating effectively.
The government, as all of you know, is shut down. 800,000 people are directly affected. Over 400,000 of them are working but not getting paid.
oday’s Bloomberg editorial hits the nail on the head: after his address last night, President Trump still hasn’t given the American people a good reason to keep government shutdown while both parties discuss the best way to secure our border.
A look at today’s headlines shows pressure is building on Senate McConnell to bring House-passed legislation to reopen government to the Floor for a vote while discussions on border security continue. As the harmful impact of the shutdown grows, members of his conference are speaking out. Take a look:
“It is shameful that the President would employ fear tactics and conjure a made-up crisis to further his political agenda. All Americans ought to be deeply concerned about this President’s approach and his grasp of facts. This shutdown must end, and only President Trump has the power to end it.”
Who’s going to tell Senator McConnell another GOP Senator is calling for an end to the Trump shutdown? Add Senator Lisa Murkowski to the growing list of Senate Republicans who want to reopen government. She is absolutely right — we can reopen government while we negotiate border security — that’s exactly what House Democrats are urging Senator McConnell to do.
It’s been 18 days since President Trump shut down the government.
As the Trump shutdown stretches into its third week, the negative impact on federal employees, government contractors, and Americans across the country continues to grow.
Wanted to be sure you saw this quote from Senator McConnell from 2014, when he said: