Three weeks from then is this Friday and a deal still hasn’t been passed- yet. A potential deal was announced by some House and Senate lawmakers. Under the deal, the wall will get $1.4 billion dollars in funding, 17% of the $5.7 billion Trump originally asked for. Trump expressed his negative feeling on the deal, saying “I’m not happy about. It’s not doing the trick. But I’m adding things to it. I will add whatever I have to add.”
In order to prevent another government shutdown, the bill must face scrutiny from both parties, win over the White House, and be passed into law by midnight Friday. If another shutdown happens, like it’s predecessor, 800,000 federal workers will be affected, leaving them doing work unpaid until a deal is reached.
Do you think a deal will be passed soon enough to prevent another shutdown? If not, how long do you think the new government will last?
I don't think a bill will be passed in the immediate future. However, i think everyone knows a shutdown isn't the best idea. I believe, and hope, the government will stay open, and they will continue to just talk and negotiate their plans for the wall and other ideas.
ReplyDeleteI feel like the Democrats can not get on board with Trump. I feel like the new government shut down will last as long as it needs to until he gets his way.
ReplyDeleteI think that they will reach a deal, I read that they began working on a deal earlier this week. I think that this deal will bring the government back. I don't think anyone wants another shutdown, so they will put forth a larger effort to avoid a shutdown this time. So, overall I believe they will reach a deal.
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday Congress voted on a bill to fund $1.4 billion for the wall and it was passed. President Trump has yet to sign the bill, but it is almost guaranteed that he will. Earlier today he declared a national emergency in order to gain the additional funds for the wall. Given this, there won't be another government shutdown. However, the declaration of a national emergency is almost certain to bring a new wave of controversy and political conflict.
ReplyDeleteI believe they will not reach a deal and will continue to argue over this topic. President Trump can and will call a state of emergency to build the wall.
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