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It’s beside the point, but … what if we sold the parks and museums to private operators? It would help pay down the debt. If we did, would there then be any way to tell when the government is shut down or not? ...
But over the weekend, President Trump directed the War Department to keep paying all military personnel despite the government shutdown. The move infuriated Democrats, who are now sullenly trying to decide whether suing the Administration to block military pay would be a winning or losing political look.
But over the weekend, President Trump directed the War Department to keep paying all military personnel despite the government shutdown. The move infuriated Democrats, who are now sullenly trying to decide whether suing the Administration to block military pay would be a winning or losing political look.
Democrats Block Bipartisan Bill to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats on Thursday voted down legislation that would have guaranteed paychecks for U.S. service members and essential federal workers as the government shutdown drags into its fourth week.
The bill, known as the Shutdown Fairness Act, was introduced by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI).
The legislation seeks to ensure that active-duty military personnel, as well as federal workers still reporting to duty, including TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and ICE officers, would continue receiving pay despite the funding lapse.
The measure fell short in a 54–45 vote, with nearly all Democrats opposing it.
Only three Democrats broke ranks to support the legislation.
At yesterday’s press event, President Trump announced that a “private donor” who wishes to remain nameless donated the money to cover military pay during the Schumer Shutdown. “He called us the other day and said, ‘I’d like to contribute any shortfall you have because of the Democrat shutdown, because I love the military and I love the country,’” Trump explained.
Hopefully, whoever it is will eventually be reimbursed. But the federal government is probably not allowed to formally borrow money during a shutdown. In fact, the legality of using private money to pay military salaries is, shall we say, in a grey area. But it’s welcome, and I doubt anybody will sue over it because of the optics. Think about it.
Who is this mystery patriot? We don’t know, but I bet his name rhymes with Nylon Tusk.
But wait, don't Republicans have majorities in both the House and Senate?
Which Republicans voted against funding the military and TSA?
But wait, don't Republicans have majorities in both the House and Senate?
Which Republicans voted against funding the military and TSA?
Patrick says
But wait, don't Republicans have majorities in both the House and Senate?
Which Republicans voted against funding the military and TSA?
Needed 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
Where does this 60 vote requirement to pass a continuing resolution on the budget come from?
Yup. Plain and simple a Dem shut down
Where does this 60 vote requirement to pass a continuing resolution on the budget come from?
What consequences ?????--I think everyone here wants to see SNAP just fucking ended for all the Niggers and illegals.
So the GOP Senate can end outright or just end filibusters for budget bills.
MolotovCocktail says
So the GOP Senate can end outright or just end filibusters for budget bills.
Unlikely to get the votes to end the filibuster rule. Too many senators from both sides want it preserved.
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