Current Events
The Democratic Party Has Forgotten Its Roots
The author says the shutdown highlights the fact that the Democratic party has forgotten its roots, and federal employees are paying the price.
Waiting for a Shutdown to End in Disaster
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
A recently introduced bill is designed to prevent government shutdowns by giving Congress consequences for not passing timely spending bills.
Shutdown and ‘A Taste of Armageddon’
The author says that without more dire consequences from shutdowns, it is unlikely that any lessons will be learned from them.
White House Redefines Who Is Essential to Get Parts of Government Moving Again
A Shutdown to ‘Smoke out the Resistance’
Legislation Introduced to Permanently End Government Shutdowns
Legislation has been reintroduced that aims to put an end to government shutdowns for good.
White House Issues Veto Threat on Individual Funding Bills to Reopen Some Agencies
The White House said it would likely veto four individual funding bills introduced in the House without broader agreement on border security.
What Are You Doing During the Shutdown?
Are you a furloughed federal employee? If so, what are you doing during the shutdown? Tell us your story.
Shutdown for a Year? Imagine That…
Should you be worried about the shutdown lasting for a year? The author provides examples of possible consequences if that were to happen.
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