Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown
The shutdown stalls due to disputes over health care subsidies and funding safeguards, risking missed paychecks for active-duty military by Oct. 15, lawmakers warn.
- Lawmakers, including Brad Schneider, are seeking ways to end the government shutdown that has affected federal employees, but trust issues complicate negotiations.
- Sen. Chris Coons stated that effective negotiation requires more than just a handshake in the current political environment.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune noted that Republicans insist on voting to reopen the government before discussing healthcare issues.
- Matt Glassman remarked that the president's use of rescissions is intensifying partisanship in budget negotiations.
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U.S. Rep. Downing says pressure building on lawmakers as government shutdown continues
The ongoing federal government shutdown has dragged into a second week, and theres no sign yet that lawmakers are closer to resolving the impasses that have held up funding.U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, who represents Montanas eastern congressional district, argues House Republicans did their job by passing a continuing resolution that would keep funding the government at existing levels. He told MTN Thursday its now up to Democrats to give in and all…
Emmer spins Dems’ Medicaid position in casting blame for shutdown
WASHINGTON – On the ninth day of the federal government shutdown, Rep. Tom Emmer, R-6th District, took aim at Minnesota’s Democratic senators, Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. At a GOP leadership press conference, which House Republicans decided this week to hold every morning, Emmer, the Majority Whip, said Klobuchar and Smith have voted six times “to shut the government down, or keep it shut down.” With House Speaker Mike Johnson nodding soberly …
Senators Struggle to Find a Way Forward as Government Shutdown Enters 9th Day
The consequences of a government shutdown setting in, senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties.
Senators struggle to find a way forward as U.S. government shutdown enters ninth day
The consequences of a U.S. government shutdown setting in, senators laboured Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties.

Senators struggle to find a way forward as government shutdown enters ninth day
Senators are laboring to find a way to reopen the government but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties.
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