Extreme MAGA House Republicans Pushing For A Government Shutdown Are Downplaying The Consequences Of Their Actions, Misleading The American People
Time: Why Some Border Towns Are Worried About A Government Shutdown
Forbes: A Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy Nearly $1 Billion Per Week
The Virginian-Pilot: Looming Government Shutdown Threatens Military Pay And Defense Work In Hampton Roads
Air Force Times: Federal Shutdown Would Be ‘Miserable’ For Airmen, Reserve Boss Says
Extreme MAGA Republicans in the House are pushing the government ever-closer to a devastating government shutdown – but instead of being straight with the American people, they are downplaying the impact of their shutdown. A government shutdown would be devastating for the American people and could limit their access to services they rely on, raise their costs, and make them less safe. But despite hardliners in the House burying their heads in the sand, the real impact of a government shutdown could not be more clear: it would be devastating for American families.
EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE ARE DOWNPLAYING THE IMPACT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THEY ARE PUSHING THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TOWARD
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA): “We should not fear a government shutdown. Most of what we do up here is bad anyway. Most of what we do up here hurts the American people, when we do stuff to the American people while promising to do things for the American people. Essential operations continue. 85% continues. Most of the American people won’t even miss if the government is shutdown temporarily..” [House Freedom Caucus Press Conference, 0:38 – 1:34, 7/25/23]
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ): “First of all, a shutdown is a misnomer too because the vast majority of government programs continue on.” [Fox Business Transcript Via CQ, 9/21/23]
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA): “That is one of the dangers of a shutdown, that’s why we want to try and avoid a shutdown but again that’s not the worst thing that could happen.” [Twitter, WTOC, 9/26/23]
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): “I represent Florida’s first congressional district, where during the shutdown tens of thousands of people will go without a paycheck, and so I know the impact of a shutdown,” Gaetz said. “So it may get worse before it gets better, and I have little to offer but blood, sweat, toil and tears, but that may be what it takes.” [AP, 9/21/23]
Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT): “Like most Americans, you're going to see very little impact.” [Newsmax, 9/25/2023]
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT): “It doesn’t shut down 75% of the government plus, so all that it really hurts is the military and those types of areas that is an unintended consequence,” ... “It’s a lot of show, no substance.” [Punchbowl News, 7/20/23]
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO): “I’m not afraid of a shutdown.” [Punchbowl News, 7/20/23]
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN): “Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said a shutdown ‘doesn’t bother him.’” [Punchbowl News, 7/20/23]
ACROSS THE COUNTRY, NEWS HEADLINES ALREADY SHOW THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF A MAGA REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
CNN: Government Shutdown Would Leave The Fed Flying Blind
WaPo: What A Government Shutdown Means For Health Care
WSJ: White House Warns of Long Lines at Airports, Other Delays if Government Shuts Down
ABC News: Top DOJ Official Warns Of Potential 'Dangerous' Shutdown Impact On Nation's Cyber Defenses
Bloomberg: US Government Shutdown’s Economic Risks Grow The Longer It Lasts
ABC News: What Happens If The Government Shuts Down? A Lot, History Tells Us
CBS News: Who Does A Government Shutdown Affect Most? Here's What Happens To The Agencies Americans Rely On
NBC News: Pay For Millions Of Federal Workers Is At Risk With A Looming Government Shutdown
Politico: Government Shutdown Would Put Pay For Over 1M Military Members At Risk, Pentagon Says
USA Today: 'Right Now, I'm Praying': Meet The Workers Who Risk Never Seeing Lost Wages From A Government Shutdown
Time: Why Some Border Towns Are Worried About A Government Shutdown
Forbes: A Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy Nearly $1 Billion Per Week
Newsweek: Government Shutdown Would Add 'Body Blows' To U.S. Economy
Yahoo Finance: Government Shutdowns Usually Cause Trouble At Airports. This Time Could Be Worse.
CBS News (CA): "A Nightmare": Yosemite Tourism Industry Braces For Government Shutdown
KTBS (LA): A ‘Disaster’ Nears: Millions Of Federal Workers’ Paychecks Would Be On Hold In A Shutdown (Video)
ABC 11(NC): It's Time To Prepare For A Possible Government Shutdown. Here's What You Need To Know
ABC 10 (CA): 'It Is Foolishness': Looming Government Shutdown Would Impact Travis Air Force Base, Federal Employees
AZ Family: Looming government shutdown could impact Head Start programs in Arizona
Airforce Times: Federal Shutdown Would Be ‘Miserable’ For Airmen, Reserve Boss Says
Bangor Daily News (ME): Benefits For Maine Families Under Threat Due To Impending Government Shutdown
Florida Today: Kennedy Space Center Workers In Peril If There Is Government Shutdown
Indiana Public Media: Thousands Of Hoosier Jobs At Risk Over Pending Government Shutdown
MinnPost: What To Expect In Minnesota If The Federal Government Shuts Down In October: Furloughed Workers, No Passports
NBC San Diego: Potential government shutdown could impact San Diego service members (Video)
NBC 29 (VA): Government Shutdown Could Affect Food Banks
Pensacola News Journal: Thousands Of Floridians Would Go Without Pay If Government Shuts Down. Here's What To Know
The Virginian-Pilot: Looming Government Shutdown Threatens Military Pay And Defense Work In Hampton Roads
WLOS (NC): Potential Government Shutdown Could Impact Blue Ridge Parkway Operations, Tourism
WREX (IL): Potential U-S Government Shutdown To Impact the Stateline (Video)
13 News Now (VA): As U.S. Inches One Day Closer To Federal Government Shutdown Sept. 30, Economist Says Hampton Roads Would Be Especially Hard Hit
Airline Weekly: U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage
FedScoop: Government Shutdown Would Cause ‘Terrible’ Disruptions To Federal Cyber Defenses, Industry Leaders Say
Stars and Stripes: Active-Duty Troops, Some DOD Employees Could Work Without Pay During Government Shutdown, Pentagon Says
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Time: Why Some Border Towns Are Worried About A Government Shutdown
Forbes: A Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy Nearly $1 Billion Per Week
The Virginian-Pilot: Looming Government Shutdown Threatens Military Pay And Defense Work In Hampton Roads
Air Force Times: Federal Shutdown Would Be ‘Miserable’ For Airmen, Reserve Boss Says
