Thune to Force Democrats to Vote on Paying the Troops During the Shutdown

When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isn’t stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the negotiating table to figure out a resolution, especially with a number of potential pressure points front and center for lawmakers in the coming weeks.  Here are some key dates to …

When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isn’t stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the negotiating table to figure out a resolution, especially with a number of potential pressure points front and center for lawmakers in the coming weeks.  Here are some key dates to …

When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isn’t stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the negotiating table to figure out a resolution, especially with a number of potential pressure points front and center for lawmakers in the coming weeks.  Here are some key dates to …

When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isn’t stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the negotiating table to figure out a resolution, especially with a number of potential pressure points front and center for lawmakers in the coming weeks.  Here are some key dates to …

When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch

The shutdown became one of the three longest in U.S. history on Friday, with lawmakers indicating they believe it will drag on and few signs emerging of progress toward reopening the government. That isn’t stopping questions about what could force lawmakers toward the negotiating table to figure out a resolution, especially with a number of potential pressure points front and center for lawmakers in the coming weeks.  Here are some key dates to …

Senate Will Vote on Whether to Pay Troops During Shutdown

The United States Senate will vote on a measure to ensure that U.S. military servicemembers and other essential employees get paid during the government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced on Oct. 17. The essential employee funding bill was introduced by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Oct. 15. Johnson has stated that it would apply to “military, air traffic controllers, [Transportation Security Administration or] ag…