Readers Respond: Ending Shutdown a Moral Imperative

NY congressman reacts to shutdown ending

After 43 days, the 2025 federal government shutdown ended, and Democrats did not receive guarantees regarding key issues that caused the initial shutdown.

Tim Kaine defends switching his 'no vote to yes' on ending the shutdown: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) explains why he changed his “no” vote to reopen the government to a “yes” vote amid criticism from fellow Democrats in Congress.

Readers respond: Ending shutdown a moral imperative

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OUR VIEW: Shut down any chance of another dysfunctional shutdown

The last time Washington broke a record for government dysfunction in 2019 — shutting down most federal operations for 35 days — Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, offered a smart way to prevent future closures.

NE Take: Voting ID Compromise

Government Shutdown ENDS (???), and Gay Marriage Here To Stay This week, on NE Take, A. J. dives into recent headlines on the NH Republican plan to improve voting access while keeping ID requirements, the government shutdown is on course to end (causing Shaheen family chaos?), and how SCOTUS is not going to overturn Obergefell. ... Read more The post NE Take: Voting ID Compromise appeared first on Granite Grok.

THEIR VIEW: Ending government shutdown best option

Thumbs up to seven democratic U.S. senators and one independent for completing a bipartisan plan to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.