US EditionGovernors, Groups Tell Congress to Quit 'Political Games,' Avert Govt Shutdown
Governors and organizations warn that a shutdown would disrupt services and harm millions, with 60% of Americans disapproving of Congress's handling, according to RealClearPolitics.
- The U.S. government faced a partial shutdown deadline on October 1, with bipartisan calls to keep it funded at current levels.
- The impasse stems from Congress failing to pass a proper budget for fiscal year 2025 and disputes over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- Government officials, including 25 Republican governors and the National Governors Association, warned shutdowns disrupt economies, threaten safety, and erode public trust.
- Brandon Arnold noted Americans are "fed up that Congress can't come together," while health care costs could rise over 75% if subsidies expire.
- The shutdown could cause widespread impacts, but some services like the VA and Social Security will continue, with uncertainty on duration and political consequences.
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Governors, groups tell Congress to quit 'political games,' avert govt shutdown
(The Center Square) – As the U.S. government barrels towards a shutdown, organizations across the political spectrum are urging congressional leaders to break their budget impasse and reach a funding compromise before midnight.
Governors call for Congress to avert federal shutdown but differ on how • Daily Montanan
The U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)State officials from both parties urged Congress to avoid a government shutdown Monday, though Republicans were pushing harder for an extension of current funding. Though they sometimes clash with federal directives, states depend on funding from the federal government for numerous programs. A government shutdown, which would have a wider effect than any in recent years beca…
Oklahoma governor, others call for Congress to avert federal shutdown but differ on how
The U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)State officials from both parties urged Congress to avoid a government shutdown Monday, though Republicans were pushing harder for an extension of current funding. Though they sometimes clash with federal directives, states depend on funding from the federal government for numerous programs. A government shutdown, which would have a wider effect than any in recent years beca…
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Governors call for Congress to avert federal shutdown but differ on how
The U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)State officials from both parties urged Congress to avoid a government shutdown Monday, though Republicans were pushing harder for an extension of current funding. Though they sometimes clash with federal directives, states depend on funding from the federal government for numerous programs. A government shutdown, which would have a wider effect than any in recent years beca…
North Dakota, South Dakota Governors push Congress to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON – As a government shutdown looms, governors from across the United States are calling on Congress to avoid it. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, the governors say a shutdown ‘is neither sustainable nor a responsible way to govern.’ “The American people understand that. That is why we are calling on Senate Demo…
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