US EditionDay 20 of the Federal Government Shutdown: How Long Will It Last?
The Senate plans a crucial vote after multiple failed attempts to end the impasse that has furloughed thousands and stalled government services.
- The federal government shutdown has reached its 20th day and remains unresolved as the Senate has failed multiple times to pass a funding bill.
- Negotiations have stalled because Republicans want the ACA fix handled separately, while Democrats press to secure tax breaks for 24 million Americans who buy ACA coverage.
- More than 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed, while over 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers work without pay.
- The Senate will reconvene and vote on Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET for the 11th time to try to end the shutdown, with it uncertain whether lawmakers have the 60 votes needed.
- SNAP and WIC will continue operations as funds allow, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned several states benefits could be disrupted possibly as early as November, and states including North Carolina, Wisconsin and Minnesota say they can sustain aid only briefly.
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Day 20: McDonald Rivet Started the Shutdown, Stopped Paychecks
Three weeks of Kristen McDonald Rivet’s shutdown. Three weeks of excuses, finger-pointing, and failed leadership. Republicans voted to pay the troops and reopen the government. McDonald Rivet voted no, and President Trump had to step in to protect America’s heroes. “Democrats like Kristen McDonald Rivet put politics ahead of paychecks. President Trump showed leadership; McDonald Rivet showed contempt.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon The post Day 2…
Gov. Green says Hawaii losing $120 million a week during government shutdown
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- We're into day 20 of the federal government shutdown with wide-ranging impacts being felt in Hawaii, including federal employees and the University of Hawaii. Gov. Green visits Japan, signs energy partnership "We're feeling the impact of people being out of work every week; we lose about 0.1% of our GDP, or 1% every 10 weeks. That's about $120 million a week of economic activity," Governor Josh Green said. "And you see …
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