Partisan standoff over spending bill sparks shutdown, with Republicans and Democrats trading blame in Washington.
The federal government is once again in shutdown, with both parties digging in their heels. Speaker Mike Johnson has made clear that Republicans will not negotiate on their current strategy, which includes refusing to address health care policy now. Democrats countered by rejecting the GOP’s short-term funding bill, arguing it kicks tough decisions down the road. Each side insists the other is responsible for the stalemate, leaving federal workers, programs, and communities caught in the middle. Our latest poll asks where you think the blame should fall.
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‘I don’t have anything to negotiate:’ Speaker Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy
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my tax money should not be paying for health care for illegals when some low income and vets have issues getting help
Agree. Plus survivors of veterans struggle too, as well as single parent families, small businesses, independent contractors in the trades, and others who work and pay taxes, barely making ends meet. Meanwhile, too many illegal immigrants who do not pay taxes are loaded with benefits whether they work or not, in spite of failing to follow U.S. laws by entering the country illegally.
Democrats – for insisting on giving ILLEGALS FREE Medical care while screwing American Citizens. FIFY.