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‘I’m Scrambling’: Government Shutdown Spurs Confusion and Concern with No Funding Deal in Sight
Federal employees face job insecurity as political deadlock halts funding talks, with no resolution expected soon, officials say.
- Federal employees are facing furloughs and possible termination notices from the Office of Management and Budget as staff report confusion and worry amid stalled funding talks.
- Deepening distrust between parties has stalled funding negotiations as lawmakers express frustration over repeated broken promises and the White House urges Democrats to "wait another couple of months".
- Officials advised workers to consult unions and lawyers to protect legal rights after completing training and to weigh following orders against refusing wrongful tasks.
- Political pressure rose as Democrats urged Republican colleagues to 'stand up,' while moderate Republicans rejected extreme shutdown responses.
- Critics argue Donald Trump prioritizes personal gain over everyday Americans' welfare, and some speakers bluntly called the situation `But that's a bunch of bullshit.
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Transcript: This Democrat Thinks Party Will Thump Trump in Shutdown
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the October 1 episode ofRight Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch this interview here.Perry Bacon: Hi, I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of Right Now by The New Republic. I’m honored to be joined by Melanie Stansbury. She’s a congresswoman from New Mexico. And I want to talk to her about, obviously, what’s happening in Washington today with the government shutdown, also some other issues as well. So we…
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