Monday, January 22, 2018

POLITICS - Shutdown, Democrats vs Republicans

"Why Democrats want a very short-term funding solution to hold GOP ‘feet to the fire’" PBS NewsHour 1/19/2018

In short, Democrats cannot trust Republicans to keep their word.  And Trump lies.

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SUMMARY:  Lawmakers are making an 11th-hour push to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.  Judy Woodruff gets two takes from Senate Democrats about the way forward.  Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley says the shutdown showdown shows how unprepared Republicans are for dialogue on basic issues of governance, while Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto says it’s time to stand up for everyone.




"How the looming shutdown would affect federal workers" PBS NewsHour 1/19/2018

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SUMMARY:  The hours are ticking down to a possible government shutdown.  Early in the day there were rumors of a possible five-day deal.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was summoned to the White House, but returned to the Capitol without a deal.  Is there any glimmer of hope?  Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor, join Judy Woodruff to recap a day of dealing and blaming and explain what’s next.

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