Bill Theobald and Michael Collins USA TODAY Published 7:17 PM EST Dec 28, 2018 WASHINGTON – If the current government shutdown were a movie, it would be a remake. The partial shutdown of federal agencies that began a week ago marks the twenty-first time Americans have watched this tale of conflict and stalemate. Many of the past dramas drew less notice because of their brevity. The deadlock between President Donald Trump and Democrats is in its second week -- still far from three-week saga during the 1990s. But as it drags on, the fight over funding for Trump's proposed border wall is evoking comparisons to the '90s budget fight and other past standoffs. More: Why Trump and lawmakers are still getting paid during shutdown If there is any lesson from the past shutdowns, it would appear that a resolution comes when public frustration with the inaction begins to boil over. So, keep an eye on the polls to see whether the public sides with Trump or congressional … [Read more...] about Government shutdown: How long will it last and what can we learn?
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Government shutdown keeping NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft in the dark
Antonia Jaramillo Florida Today Published 7:56 PM EST Dec 27, 2018 It's official: The partial federal government shutdown will have interplanetary consequences. As NASA's New Horizons spacecraft hurtles through the uncharted darkness of deep space, it's on target for a brief New Year's Day rendezvous with Ultima Thule, the most distant and primitive object ever to be explored by humankind. The data gathered by the mission will help scientists understand what conditions were like when our solar system first formed billions of years ago. But, due to the shutdown, those interested in tuning into the momentous event will be left almost in the dark: There will be no NASA-provided press releases, no social media updates and, perhaps most important to some, no live NASA webcast. "What's really a shame is this is truly historic," New Horizons Principal Investigator Alan Stern told FLORIDA TODAY Thursday. "It's the farthest … [Read more...] about Government shutdown keeping NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft in the dark
US House adjourns, ensuring a government shutdown
Date created : 22/12/2018 - 01:24 The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned just before 7 p.m. on Friday night (0000 GMT on Saturday), leaving the Capitol before approving government funding and thereby ensuring a government shutdown. The House is set to return from recess at noon on Saturday.The failure by the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump to agree to a government spending bill by midnight will shutdown several federal agencies.Donald Trump on Friday threatened a "very long" government shutdown if opposition Democrats refuse to approve funds for more border security and a wall on the US border with Mexico."Shutdown today if Democrats do not vote for Border Security!" Trump fumed, one of a string of tweets on the subject."The Democrats, whose votes we need in the Senate, will probably vote against Border Security and the Wall even though they know it is DESPERATELY NEEDED."If the Dems vote no, there will be a shutdown that will last for a very long time. People don't … [Read more...] about US House adjourns, ensuring a government shutdown
Government shutdown, Harvey Weinstein case: 5 things to know Thursday
Editors USA TODAY Published 3:43 AM EST Dec 20, 2018 House could approve short-term spending bill ahead of deadline A short-term spending bill that would fund the government through early next year and avert a looming government shutdown could go up for a House vote Thursday after clearing its first hurdle when it won Senate approval. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., offered the temporary spending bill after President Donald Trump’s demand for $5 billion in funding for a wall along the nation’s southern border resulted in a standoff that threatened to shut down parts of the government. Nine federal departments and several smaller agencies – a quarter of the government – will run out of money and shut down at midnight Friday unless Congress and the White House agree to extend their funding. Whether Trump will sign the short-term funding bill remains uncertain. Body of migrant girl who died in US custody returns home The … [Read more...] about Government shutdown, Harvey Weinstein case: 5 things to know Thursday
Harvey Weinstein case, government shutdown: 5 things to know Thursday
Editors USA TODAY Published 3:35 AM EST Dec 20, 2018 House could approve short-term spending bill ahead of deadline A short-term spending bill that would fund the government through early next year and avert a looming government shutdown could go up for a House vote Thursday after clearing its first hurdle when it won Senate approval. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., offered the temporary spending bill after President Donald Trump’s demand for $5 billion in funding for a wall along the nation’s southern border resulted in a standoff that threatened to shut down parts of the government. Nine federal departments and several smaller agencies – a quarter of the government – will run out of money and shut down at midnight Friday unless Congress and the White House agree to extend their funding. Whether Trump will sign the short-term funding bill remains uncertain. Body of migrant girl who died in US custody returns home The … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein case, government shutdown: 5 things to know Thursday