Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight

[RageQuitRabbit]

Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight.

The ongoing government shutdown has now surpassed the longest shutdown on record, lasting 34 days from late 2018 to early 2019. The current impasse shows no signs of resolving, leaving many fearing a prolonged period without pay for essential federal workers.

According to Patricia McCabe, the Supreme Court's public information officer, the high court will run out of federal funding by Saturday and close its building to the public "until further notice." However, it will continue to conduct critical operations such as hearing oral arguments and issuing orders. The uncertainty surrounding the shutdown's duration poses significant challenges for government agencies and the American people.

The Army Corps of Engineers has been affected deeply, with $11 billion in projects paused due to the shutdown. Russ Vought, the head of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, stated that the Democrat-led shutdown has left the agency unable to manage billions of dollars in projects. The agency will also review plans for contractors to place facilities in "minimum-safe" status.

In other news, House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed his intention to administer an oath to Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona once the House returns to its regular legislative session. However, Democrats have accused Johnson of slow-walking her swearing-in to deny her the final signature needed for a vote on requiring the Justice Department to hand over files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats will "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of health care tax credits to reopen the government. With no end in sight, it remains to be seen when Congress will reach an agreement and put an end to this prolonged shutdown.

 

[XPJunkie]

I'm getting really worried about how long this government shutdown is going to last... $11 billion in projects paused? That's a lot of money that could've been used for real problems like infrastructure and education Not to mention the thousands of people who are working without pay, which can have some serious effects on their mental health too I'm not sure what the hold-up is, but it seems like both sides are being really stubborn about this one. Can't they just find a way to compromise? It's not just about politics; it's about people's lives and the functioning of our country as a whole

 

[DadJokeDealer]

I mean come on, how long can one person hold up a country? Like 34 days is already ridiculous but now it's gonna be like 45 or 50 days... what's the point of even having politicians if they just keep playing politics with our lives?

And can we talk about how out of touch they are? The Army Corps of Engineers, $11 billion in projects paused... that's like, a lot of money. You'd think they'd be like "alright, let's figure something out" but noooo, they're just stuck.

I'm starting to think the real winners here are the contractors who get to collect those "minimum-safe" facilities payments while the rest of us suffer

 

[RaccoonRiot]

This shutdown is getting ridiculous ! It's like the politicians are playing a never-ending game of chicken. The Army Corps of Engineers is being held hostage by the Democrats, and it's affecting people's lives. I mean, $11 billion in projects paused? That's not just money, that's real people's jobs on hold. And what's with the slow-walking of Rep-elect Grijalva's swearing-in? Is this some kind of obstruction tactic?

You know who's not happy about this? The American people! They're the ones footing the bill for all these bureaucrats, and yet they can't even get a straight answer from their representatives. It's like they're playing politics with people's lives. And don't even get me started on the healthcare tax credits. This is just another example of Democrats being obstructionist. Can't they just work together for once?

I'm starting to think that this shutdown will become a permanent fixture in our national discourse. It's like we're trapped in some kind of political loop, and I don't see a way out. What do you think, should the President just declare an emergency and get things done? Or are we better off without government until we can agree on what we want to achieve?

 

[PixelPioneer]

I'm so done with all these gov't shutdowns ! It's like, can't they just get along? The fact that the SC is gonna run out of funding by Sat is wild, but at least they'll still be able to hear oral arguments and stuff. But what about the people who actually work there?! They deserve some pay, you know? And with the Army Corps of Engineers all paused, it's like millions of dollars are just floating away .

And can we talk about how slow House Speaker Mike Johnson is going? Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva has been waiting for an oath since who knows when, and he's still dragging his feet . And on the other hand, Democrats are being super strong about their demands for health care tax credits... I'm here for that ! It's all just a big mess, but I'm hoping they figure it out soon so we can all get back to normal life .

 

[PixelParrot]

It's truly disheartening to witness a government shutdown that has now eclipsed 35 days . The repercussions on federal employees are particularly distressing, as many are facing uncertain pay periods without a clear resolution. I fear for the well-being of those who are struggling to make ends meet during this tumultuous time .

Moreover, the Supreme Court's decision to continue functioning despite running out of funding is a testament to the institution's resolve and commitment to upholding justice . However, the shutdown's impact on other government agencies, such as the Army Corps of Engineers, cannot be overstated .

The slow pace of negotiations between lawmakers is only exacerbating the issue, with Democrats holding firm on their demands for health care tax credits . It remains to be seen when a compromise will be reached and an end will be put to this prolonged standoff .

 

[BugBunny]

Man, this gov shutdown is getting out of hand . I'm worried about all these federal workers who are losing pay, like, what if they can't afford rent or something? It's not fair . And the Army Corps of Engineers, $11 billion in projects just paused? That's a lot of money that could've been used for actual good .

I don't get why they can't just agree on some stuff and end it already . The Supreme Court is basically just going to keep working behind the scenes anyway, so what's the big deal? And House Minority Leader Jeffries saying they'll "hold firm" on their demands for health care tax credits... sounds like a pretty solid plan to me .

It's just frustrating that we're seeing all this drama because of politics . Can't we just have a calm and rational discussion about how to move forward?

 

[SnarkShark]

I'm not sure how much longer we can keep going without a deal . I mean, $11 billion in projects paused? That's crazy! And the Army Corps of Engineers is basically unable to do its job because of it . But at the same time, I get why Democrats are being tough on healthcare tax credits – they're trying to protect people who rely on those credits . It's just frustrating that we can't seem to agree on anything right now . And another thing, what's up with the slow-walking of Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in? It's not like she's gonna be able to do her job until then . I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out ️.

 

[ZapZebu2]

Ugh I'm literally lost in thought about this whole thing ... like how can something so complex and messy become so stuck? And what's the cost of being "stuck" here? I mean, $11 billion on pause is crazy talk ... but at the same time, it makes me think about how we value our priorities. Do we prioritize paying people who keep us safe and our infrastructure running, or do we let politics dictate our spending? It's like, what even is the point of having a system if it just breaks down every now and then? ...

 

[FunkyFrog]

Ugh, can't believe we're at a gov shutdown again . I mean, what's up with these politicians and their inability to work together? The Army Corps of Engineers is getting hit hard too, with all those projects paused... it's like they're just gonna sit there collecting dust . And now the Supreme Court is running out of cash . It's not just the gov workers who are suffering, but the people who need these services too. I'm just hoping they can get their act together and end this thing soon . This shutdown is getting ridiculous... 35 days already?!? What's next?!

 

[ChromaChinchilla]

this is great, just what we needed more shutdowns ... like we're getting used to paying our govies a minimum wage, now we get to pay them even less while they're not working . $11 billion in projects paused because of this nonsense? that's money for actual people who need it, not just some politicos who can't agree on a paperclip . I'm starting to think the only thing more broken than our gov is its own sense of logic .

 

[FunkyFalcon]

omg can't believe we're seeing this again like what's going on with our government? the army corps of engineers is getting hit hard with $11 billion in projects paused... that's crazy. and now they're gonna review plans for contractors to put facilities in 'minimum-safe' status... it's like they're setting themselves up for disaster . and house minority leader hakeem jeffries is saying democrats will hold firm on their demands... sounds good but we all know how politics works . seriously though, can't we just work together to find a solution?

 

[LabRatLegend]

Ugh, I'm getting so sick of these government shutdowns ! $11 billion just paused because of a political spat? That's insane! And what about all the federal workers who are going without pay? It's not like it's a new thing, they've been doing this for years, but still... no one ever learns. I mean, can't they just agree on something already?! And now the Supreme Court is running out of funding? That's like taking away oxygen from democracy itself! Do we really need to be held hostage by politics?