Lawmakers from both sides have introduced legislation that would keep agencies and departments running at the current funding level if no new budget is signed into law.... It is unlikely that the effort would be signed into law by Donald Trump... Lawmakers would have to … [Read more...] about Movement in Congress to end budget conflict government shutdowns…
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What does a politically wounded Donald Trump do?
On CNN last night Tim O'Brien, who has authored a look at Donald Trump before he won the Presidency said something that might turn out to be very forward looking.... He mentioned that he thought an embarrassed Donald Trump could seek to do something to recover his bruised ego … [Read more...] about What does a politically wounded Donald Trump do?
Trump blinks …Will NOT do the State of the Union speech until after the government shutdown…
Democratic US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gets her way.... Donald Trump continues to show he is an inept President .... There was no plane 'B' on Trump's attempt to bluff Pelosi.... President Trump said late Wednesday that he would deliver his State of the Union address … [Read more...] about Trump blinks …Will NOT do the State of the Union speech until after the government shutdown…
American’s back Nancy Pelosi against Donald Trump on HIS ‘ border wall government shutdown…Poll
Donald Trump told us to give HIM the blame. for the border wall government shutdown.... Americans ARE..... This poll from CBS has Trump at a approval number of 36%....The lowest in recent polls.... Seven in 10 Americans don't think the issue of a border wall is worth a … [Read more...] about American’s back Nancy Pelosi against Donald Trump on HIS ‘ border wall government shutdown…Poll
Supreme’s won’t touch the Dreamers issue…..
This is a win for the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Dreamers) Program which has been supported by court rulings.... This program has been left by federal judges for Congress.... The program IS in the Trump border wall government shutdown negotiations … [Read more...] about Supreme’s won’t touch the Dreamers issue…..
One of Donald Trump’s chief advisors is none other than GOP Freedom Caucus leader Rep. Mark Meadows….
The President of the United States doesn't trust his own people or any government staff... But he does listen to Meadows ,a Conservative Rightwingnut.... This should NOT be a surprise to people... Donald Trump has said and campaigned AGAINST the countries established … [Read more...] about One of Donald Trump’s chief advisors is none other than GOP Freedom Caucus leader Rep. Mark Meadows….
Conservatives don’t like Trump’s wall deal anymore than Democrats….
Donald Trump has placed between a rock and hard place.... His so called 'deal' announcement yesterday has called flat on its face.... Democrats said 'No' before it even got formally announced..... They want the government workers back to work and paid.... And will NOT … [Read more...] about Conservatives don’t like Trump’s wall deal anymore than Democrats….
How to fix budget shutdowns…..
Just do what a lot of states have in place for expiring contracts.... If there is no agreement to go forward? An automatic continuing resolution.... The budget ending just STAYS IN PLACE until a new one is approved.... Simple? Congress can pass a law saying that if … [Read more...] about How to fix budget shutdowns…..