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Related: About this forumCongress back in session as government shutdown looms - CBS News
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill Monday as a government shutdown deadline looms. Congress has until Oct. 1 to fund the government. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. - Aired on 09/09/2024.
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Congress back in session as government shutdown looms - CBS News (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2024
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As long as Speaker Johnson follows convicted felon and private citizen TFG's orders
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2024
#3
Completely agree! We need majorities in Congress so that our new president is able to get things done!
Rhiannon12866
Sep 2024
#6
pfitz59
(11,087 posts)1. Trump begs his minions to shutdown down government
Such a freaking toddler.
Dennis Donovan
(28,042 posts)2. Even when they return to DC, their vacation doesn't end...
The do-nothing 118th Congress is there only to electioneer, not to legislate.
Rhiannon12866
(225,715 posts)3. As long as Speaker Johnson follows convicted felon and private citizen TFG's orders
Think. Again.
(19,790 posts)4. Now is the time to donate to Blue House and Senate races if you can.
Rhiannon12866
(225,715 posts)6. Completely agree! We need majorities in Congress so that our new president is able to get things done!
Autumn
(46,827 posts)5. Let the yearly games begin.