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There are SEVEN days left before Democratic Leadership of the House (Original Post) brooklynite Dec 2018 OP
It's a long week if you are a federal employee not getting a paycheck... RockRaven Dec 2018 #1
A long week for those whose business depends upon Federal employees working.... No Vested Interest Dec 2018 #3
Some of the things to look forward to.. Cha Dec 2018 #2
Smart move on House Dems part. bearsfootball516 Dec 2018 #4
Trump: "But I want my DAM WALL!!!!" *pout* n/t durablend Dec 2018 #5
I will feel much relieved when Democrats take control of the House. kentuck Dec 2018 #6

RockRaven

(14,958 posts)
1. It's a long week if you are a federal employee not getting a paycheck...
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 01:10 AM
Dec 2018

And that's just the beginning. Even IF the House and Senate agree on a bill and pass it through both houses, Trump can then sit on it for another 2 weeks before they even get a chance to over-ride a potential veto.

No Vested Interest

(5,166 posts)
3. A long week for those whose business depends upon Federal employees working....
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 03:58 AM
Dec 2018

A local TV station showed the lack of business at a restaurant that caters to Federal employees.
The restaurant is keeping shortened hours and closing mid-afternoon.

That means no work and no tips for the servers, and cooks and dishwashers, etc. laid off.
How are those employees to pay their bills/

bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)
4. Smart move on House Dems part.
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 09:43 AM
Dec 2018

Put that bill to reopen the government on the floor Day 1. If it passes and Trump vetoes it, he's going to look really, really bad.

kentuck

(111,079 posts)
6. I will feel much relieved when Democrats take control of the House.
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 12:01 PM
Dec 2018

He could still do something very unpredictable.

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