The government shutdown of 2018-2019 grabbed policymakers’ attention in a way others did not, and no one in Washington seems eager to do it again.
WASHINGTON – Even amid the rancor of impeachment, Congress and the White House found a way to do what they were unable to do last year: keep the government running.
A quarter of the federal government shut down last Dec. 22 and remained shuttered until Jan. 25 because of a budget stalemate between Trump and congressional Democrats. The shutdown marked the 21st time since the Carter administration that a lapse in funding had shuttered the government for one day or more.
And certainly not hundreds of thousands of federal workers who were forced to go on furlough or work without pay during the last shutdown, causing missed mortgage payments and other financial hardships. Federal workers not only came out of the recent budget talks unscathed – they even got a 3.1% raise.
Lingering effects: Fed-up workers, repairs delayed, missed mortgage payments: Why the government shutdown never ended for some Immigration courts closed, scientific research was halted, some FBI criminal investigations stalled, small-business loans and new stock offerings were put on hold, and the elderly and people with disabilities lost rental assistance, the group’s report said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
1 year after historic shutdown, Congress and White House fund government amid impeachmentThe shutdown of 2018-2019 grabbed policymakers’ attention in a way that others did not. No one in Washington seems eager to do it again.
Consulte Mais informação »
Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders apologizes after mocking Joe Biden for stutteringJoe Biden says he 'fully accepts' Sarah Sanders' apology for mocking the former VP for intentionally stuttering during last night's debate. Biden then turns to Pres. Trump's comments about late Rep. John Dingell: 'I just think it's reprehensible.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Democrats and White House prep for January trial despite standoffHouse Dems and White House officials are engaged in active preparations for the high-stakes trial of Pres. Trump, the latest sign that there's a widespread belief that it will still occur despite the bitter standoff that has left the proceedings in limbo
Consulte Mais informação »
White House threatened spending bill veto and potential shutdown over congressional push on Ukraine paymentsThe White House insisted that House Democrats drop language in the year-end spending bill establishing a specific and quick timeline for deploying appropriated aid to Ukraine or risk a veto, multiple people involved with the talks told CNN.
Consulte Mais informação »
Newly released emails provide details in White House pause of Ukraine aid'Given the sensitive nature of the request,' an official wrote hours after Trump's call with Ukraine's president. 'I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Jewish House Democrats want Stephen Miller ousted, send letter to White House: 'Hateful ideology is not just unacceptable'Jewish members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to the White House Friday calling for the firing of alleged white supremacist Stephen Miller and denouncing his ideologies as 'un-American.'
Consulte Mais informação »