Congress Locked in Game of Shutdown Chicken as Funding Deadline Nears

Congress locked in game of shutdown chicken as funding deadline nears

Congress is cruising at a steady clip toward a government shutdown at the end of the month, with both parties — and both chambers — pointing fingers at the other while refusing to blink.  Lawmakers from both chambers are in their home states this week after the House passed a GOP-crafted government funding bill that was swiftly rejected by the Senate, along with a competing proposal to keep the government open. Senators aren’t expected to return…

Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman Says He Will Vote To Avert Government Shutdown 'Wrong Tactic'

Fetterman Breaks with Schumer on Shutdown, Cites ‘Kirk Assassination’ and ‘Chaos’ In a public split with Senate Democratic leadership, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania announced on Sunday that he will vote against a government shutdown, even if it is to secure Democratic policy goals. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper and […] Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman Says He Will Vote To Avert Government Shutdown ‘Wrong Tactic’

Fetterman: ‘Absolutely the Wrong Thing’ if Dems Shut Down the Government

Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said it would be absolutely wrong for Democrats to shut down the government. Host Dana Bash said, “It does sound like we could be headed for a government shutdown. What’s your response to the leader of your party in the Senate?” Fetterman said, “Yeah, I know it does seem that. And I’ve been at least been one that says, hey, now, I would love to restore a lot of those health care th…

Fetterman: 'Absolutely the Wrong Thing' if Dems Shut Down the Government

Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said it would be absolutely wrong for Democrats to shut down the government.

'Not going to cave': Dems double down as Congress leaves for break

WASHINGTON — Democrats are “not going to cave” and approve a Republican funding measure to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month because “the whole health care system is going to be under attack,” a senior Florida congresswoman said, adding that lives were at stake.On Friday morning, House Republicans passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open past Sept. 30. It failed to pass the Senate the same day.“Look, nobo…

Fetterman: ‘Absolutely the Wrong Thing’ if Dems Shut Down the Government – altnews.org

Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said it would be absolutely wrong for Democrats to shut