Government Shut Down

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(12-07-2017, 10:06 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: If there is a government shut down it will be the first time in the modern era that the shutdown has occurred under a unified government. For "the great deal maker" to be unable to make a deal like this with control of every branch of government is a joke.

This, of course, could have all been resolved had Congress, oh, I don't know, passed a budget. It is, after all, one of the primary functions of Congress, to fund our government. How long have they had Trump's proposed budget? It has bothered me for years how much reliance they have had on CRs like this rather than just doing a flipping budget.

And no one side is immune from the petty politics that play with people's lives. We will see them kick the can down the road today; most likely until the 22nd of December and then they will threaten each other with a shutdown over the holiday recess and will most likely kick the can down the road again. Then on the 3rd attempt they will pass a budget and both sides will claim victory for caring about the common folk.

The uncertainty they are putting many folks through during the Holiday season is unforgiveable; all the while they are secure in the fact that they will get paid regardless.