It appears that we're finally about to get our long-expected government shutdown but not after the GOP successfully delay tactics led to significant cuts. Unless something happens in the 11th hour again, I don't think the Dems will agree to the Repugs' latest "compromise." The GOP's latest plan would fund the Defense Department for the rest of the year but everything else for only another week. Plus, it trims another $12 billion and would "prevent both federal and local funds from being used to pay for abortions" in D.C. I like to call their plan "Bombs Not Moms" but I'm worried that they are kind of winning this debate by loudly offering their "compromises" every couple weeks and pointing at the Senate Dems as blocking the process.
Thankfully, Obama is now trying to get involved. Granted, this will probably make a deal less likely as the House Repugs reflexively argue against anything Barack favors. I'm just worried that the Prez won't slam the GOP like he should for their shenanigans.
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haven't had time all week to visit sassy. but i'm fascinated that obama said he would veto the current compromise. someone put on his big boy shoes today.
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