Democrats to Shut Down the Government? [Archive] - The Gemstone IV Players' Corner

ClydeR

03-15-2017, 11:25 AM

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Republicans on Tuesday that they'd risk a government shutdown if they try to attach money for President Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall to a must-pass bill to keep the government open. The same applies to any attempt to defund Planned Parenthood, Schumer said.

More... (http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/chuck-schumer-government-shutdown-threat-border-wall-236036)

So far in our history, the party that shuts down the government suffers politically.

ClydeR

04-20-2017, 09:59 AM

The White House, under internal pressure to show legislative achievements ahead of the 100-day mark, is gearing up for a government shutdown fight to secure money for a border wall, more immigration enforcement officers and a bigger military, according to White House and congressional sources familiar with the plan.

It is a risky gambit. With almost uniform Democratic opposition to nearly all of the Trump administration's spending proposals, the fight could lead to a government shutdown next Friday — the day government spending expires, and right before the 100th day of Donald Trump's presidency. Officials could also strike a one-week compromise, giving them more time for a broader agreement.

More... (http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/19/donald-trump-border-security-shutdown-fight-237376)

People familiar with the negotiations say Mick Mulvaney, the budget director, and Marc Short, the White House legislative affairs director, are pushing congressional appropriators to include "billions" for their agenda in private conversations. The White House, one person familiar with the conversations said, has pushed for $3 billion for the border wall, and discussions have been ongoing.

"The CR is our biggest focus right now," one senior administration official said, referring to the continuing resolution on spending.

Isn't it interesting how people use "next" in referring to days of the week? The next Friday will literally be tomorrow. But "next Friday" will be one week after "this Friday."