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It appears this is Trump's second government shutdown.
I would be completely amazed if there wasn't a government shutdown -- Friday, tonight, 12:00 midnight is the deadline. Cinderella's coach turns into a pumpkin. This is not rocket science. There are several reasons why the government shutdown will happen (and it makes sense). If I find time, I will post those reasons later, but I'm sure you've already figured them out.
Speaker Mike Johnson says he has a plan. They will vote on it today. If he does have a plan that could possibly pass today it would be a one page plan that makes sure mission essential government employees are at work and being paid with no break in "coverage." Social security is not effected by a government shutdown, so all we're talking about is the military and TSA. And that's about it. And, of course, the bureaucrats that are responsible for funding Elon Musk's various government funded projects, of which there are many.
Trump's first shutdown:
I cannot even recall how that affected me.
But we're facing it again. OMG.
This time it should last about the same length of time -- perhaps a month longer. The new Congress is expected to be sworn in on January 3, 2025. It will take a week or so for the new house speaker to be elected (?) if all goes well, and it probably won't. Then, the inauguration is set for January 20th. President Xi (eleven in roman numerals, but he seventh Chinese president since 2013) will tell Trump to start the inauguration ceremony without him. There could be some stopgap measures "immediately" upon Trump's swearing in but the "complete" bill might not be ready for weeks. Sort of depends on what Elon Musk and DOGE want.
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