Sen. Banks on Shutdown: Schumer’s Scared of His Shadow

Sen. Banks on Shutdown: Schumer’s Scared of His Shadow

The Senate has rejected a stopgap funding bill for the seventh time, extending the shutdown beyond nine days. Seante Democratic Leader, Chuck Schumer has continued to reject compromise proposals deeming insufficient, arguing they fail to protect priorities such as health care subsidies. After the House-passed Republican proposal stalled in a 54–45 vote — with just three Democrats crossing the aisle, the same number as in previous votes, Schumer …

Schumer’s Strange Strategy: Shut Down the Government to Grow the Government

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's strategy seems to be shutting down the government in order to grow the government.