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dude@lemmings.worldM to news@lemmings.worldEnglish · 6 months ago

US speaker warns of 'one of the longest shutdowns,' says he 'won't negotiate' with Democrats

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US speaker warns of 'one of the longest shutdowns,' says he 'won't negotiate' with Democrats

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dude@lemmings.worldM to news@lemmings.worldEnglish · 6 months ago
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US government shutdown could be 'one of the longest' ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
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'We're barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,' Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday. Vice President JD Vance has warned of 'painful' cuts ahead, even as employee unions sue.

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    6 months ago

    Yes

    • Inucune@lemmy.world
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      …but they only get to use that card once, and they already burned it.

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        They could also remove the filibuster

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          How does that get them more votes?

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            They can then pass this with a simple majority.

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