5 minutes agoGovernment's Historic Blocking of the United States
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Partial implementation of the U.S. federal government has entered history as the longest ever, and this record will probably be reinforced by not having a political end to the horizon. This Saturday has marked the 22nd government closing day, thus exceeding the previous record of 21 days [...]
Partial implementation of the U.S. federal government has entered history as the longest ever, and this record will probably be reinforced by not having a political end to the horizon.
This Saturday has marked the 22nd government closing day, thus exceeding the previous 21-day record of government paralysis in 1995-1996, when the White House led Bill Clinton.
President Donald Trump refuses to approve the budget, as long as funds are not included for building a wall on the border with Mexico, but the Democrats have also rejected his $5.7 billion fund requirement.
About a quarter of the federal government is still dysfunctional until a spending plan is finalised, leaving some 800 thousand unpaid employees behind.
On Friday, numerous employees, including prison guards, airport staff or FBI agents, lost this year's first wages.
However, President Trump has ironed out speculations under which he is expected to declare national emergency in order to bypass Congress and get the money he needs. The proposed wall was one of the main pledges during the presidential campaign.
He described a possible emergency statement as a “light way out”, but said he would prefer the problem to solve Congress. But if they can't... then I'll declare national emergency. I have absolute right to do this”, he warned.
However, the Democrats appear to be taking legal initiatives against Trump immediately if he makes such a move.
