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The Shutdown Was Pointless and Dumb
The real reason for the shutdown? It was a way for progressives to give vent to an unreasoning hatred of Donald Trump. Source link
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Transcript: Trump’s Angry New Tirade over Shutdown Should Wake Up Dems
So in a way, politically speaking, it’s good that Democrats, quote unquote, lost this issue. In losing, they have said, and therefore we…
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Democrats Caved on the Shutdown
But Republicans will suffer longer-term if they continue to ignore health care policy. Source link
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Jon Stewart Slams Democrats for Conceding in Government Shutdown Fight: ‘They F—ing Caved’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart came after Democrats for voting to end the government shutdown without extending…
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Asia: Stocks rise as record US shutdown nears end
MOST Asian markets rose for the second day in a row on Tuesday as US lawmakers edged towards ending a record government shutdown. The…
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Europe: Shares gain on hope of end to US government shutdown; Diageo shines
EUROPEAN shares rose on Monday, echoing a buoyant mood across global markets as investors cheered initial signs that the historic US…
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Here’s how American Airlines plans to bounce back after the shutdown chaos
When the head of schedule planning at American Airlines, Jay Gargas, stepped off the plane in Dallas-Fort Worth after an 18-hour journey…
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Trump pledges to 'abide' by the Senate agreement to rehire workers fired during the shutdown
President Trump said Monday that he will abide by a provision in the Senate agreement to reopen the government that requires him to rehire…
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Senate nears vote on government shutdown deal
The Senate was drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the shutdown on Monday after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a…
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Democratic Senator Refuses to Endorse Schumer After Shutdown Cave
Those senators included Dick Durbin, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, John Fetterman, and Tim Kaine, as…
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How Government Shutdowns Contribute to Political Radicalization
These exercises are not just reckless and ineffectual on their own terms. Source link
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The Real Reason Dems Caved on Shutdown Will Make You Want to Scream
Those senators included Dick Durbin, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, John Fetterman, and Tim Kaine, as…
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Senator Who Caved on Shutdown Says “Standing Up to Trump Didn’t Work”
The pardon did not extend to Trump himself, who was charged with 13 felonies in the Georgia case, including a RICO charge. It’s also…
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Trump offers $10K bonus to air traffic controllers who worked during shutdown
President Trump said Monday that he will recommend a $10,000 bonus to air traffic controllers who kept working through the government…
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Trump to pursue food stamp blockade in court as shutdown endgame nears on Capitol Hill
The Trump administration said Monday that Democrat-appointed judges were in danger of undermining a carefully crafted deal to end the…
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Mike Johnson Shows the Dems’ Shutdown Deal Is Already Backfiring
In one filing, the DOJ referred to an email chain between Comey and Richman spanning from October 29 to November 2, 2016, after Richman’s…
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Democrat Who Caved on Shutdown Says Chuck Schumer Knew All Along
Senator Jeanne Shaheen just threw the minority leader under the bus. Source link
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's daughter opposes her deal to end the government shutdown
Stefany Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat running for Congress and the daughter of retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, has condemned the…
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Here’s the Name of Every Senate Democrat Who Caved to GOP on Shutdown
Eight senators capitulated to Republicans. Here’s when they’re up for reelection (if they’re not retiring). Source link
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Wall Street set for gains as Senate takes initial steps to end the shutdown
Wall Street pointed toward strong gains before markets opened Monday as a bipartisan deal to end the federal government shutdown gained…
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US Senate passes deal aimed at ending longest ever government shutdown
A deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate, paving the way for the record-breaking impasse to be broken.…
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Australian dollar climbs on US shutdown hopes, hits 12-year high on kiwi
The Australian dollar climbed on Monday amid hopes that the US government shutdown may end, while still hawkish commentary from a top…
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Democrats begin calls for Schumer's ouster after some in his caucus fold on shutdown fight
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer could be in hot water with his party after Sunday's bipartisan deal that is expected to end the…
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Asia: Markets boosted by hopes for deal to end US shutdown
EQUITIES rallied on Monday on hopes that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end after reports said lawmakers had reached a…