Washington (AP) – Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer Republican majority leader John Tune Despite digging ahead of this week’s deadline to keep the government open and agreeing to meet with the president, little evidence of disgust has been shown. Donald Trump At the White House on Monday.
Republicans say they need to help Democrats pass on simple expansions of government funds by Tuesday night. To avoid closure, they disagree with negotiating until approved. Democrats say they want to have an immediate discussion health careand they are willing to shut down the government if they don’t receive concessions.
The shutdown is “completely up to Democrats,” says Thune, Rs.D. said in an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
“The ball is on their court,” Thune said. “We have a bill sitting at the Senate desk. Today, we were able to pick it up and hand it over. It was handed over by the house where the law was signed by the president to keep the government open.”
Schumer, Dn.Y., said that in the same program it was “up to them” whether Republicans would negotiate when both parties meet. White House on monday.
“God forbids Republicans from shutting down the government,” Schumer said. “Americans will know that’s on their backs.”
The Senate standoff is just the latest in annual inconsistencies on fundraising, but hopes are growing for a quick resolution. Democrats suggest they want to allow the closure more than ever, as they face demands from them Basic Voters He fights hard against Trump and Republican-led Congress. Some even argue that the shutdown may not be that different because Trump has it Already cut down a lot of government jobs.
“We’ve heard from people in America that we need healthcare help,” Schumer said. “And what do you guess when it comes to these massive layoffs? A simple, one-sentence answer: I’m doing that anyway.”
The Senate is scheduled to vote for a bill passed by the House of Representatives on Tuesday to extend government funds to avoid the deadline at 12:01am on Wednesday. The bill will leave the government open for another seven weeks, but Congress will end it Annual expenditure invoice.
As a Republican senator, Republicans will need at least eight Democrats to approve the short-term amendment. Land Pole Kentucky is expected to vote against it. The majority Republicans hold 53 seats and need 60 votes to end the Filibuster and pass the law.
Schumer said Democrats need “serious negotiations” at the White House meeting with four top Congressional leaders, including Trump and the House leader. Hakeem Jeffriesdn.y., and the Speaker of the House. Mike Johnsonr-la.
Last week’s Trump It was suddenly cancelled Trump said on social media that he planned with Democrats after he “reviewed details of the indifferent and ridiculous demands” of Democrats.
Schumer said the rescheduled White House meeting was a “good first step.”
“If the president of this conference is now screaming, screaming to the Democrats and talking about all his complaints and saying this and other things, we won’t get it done. But my hope is that it will be a serious negotiation,” Schumer said.
Many Democrats called out Schumer ahead of the last potential government shutdown in March I’ll resign After him We provided support for Republicans to keep the government open.
Democrats are now afraid that Republicans will allow affordable care laws Tax credit Expired periods that make health insurance more affordable for millions of people COVID-19 (COVID-19) Pandemic. Known as unofficial Obama Carethe expanded health insurance program tax credits covering low- and middle-income people will be set to expire at the end of the year, with registrations open in November commenced.
Some Republicans are open to extending tax credits, but not without changes. Thune said Sunday that the program “deeply needs reform” and “it is plagued by waste, fraud and abuse.” Since payments are made directly to the insurance company, some people don’t even know that there is coverage. ”
The White House has increased the possibility of mass shootings across the federal government if there is a closure. Trump’s White House told agencies to prepare for a massive layoff of federal workers The government shuts down.
Johnson told CNN’s union status that Trump “hopes to bring in leaders, act like leaders, and do the right thing for Americans.” “The only thing we’re trying to do is buy a little time,” Johnson said.
“It’s okay to have partisan debate or fight, but you can’t take people hostage and allow political coverage for your service.
Johnson said Schumer “is doing this for one reason. He’s hammed because he’s not fighting Trump, so he’s trying to hide from the far left base of his party. So he’s trying to show he’s fighting Trump.”
Jeffries said on ABC’s “this week” that “the view is that we always need to fund the government,” adding that it is a “hope” that he can reach the deal later.
Jeffries said the White House did not explain why the meeting was initially cancelled and that his party would work to slow the Republican cuts that were approved earlier this year. Jeffries said time is essential as higher healthcare costs come “in a few days.”
“We want to find a bipartisan path ahead and arrive at a spending contract with our Republican colleagues who actually meet the needs of Americans, but also deal with the Republican health crisis that hurts everyday Americans.”
