Blame games begin as US government shuts down: Who is responsible?

Sanders, Balint Welch blame GOP for government shutdown - Vermont Daily Chronicle

Senator Bernie Sanders, (I. VT) “Republicans need to negotiate…that is how democracy works.” By Paul Bean All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation blame Republicans for the ongoing Federal government shutdown, citing cuts in subsidized healthcare coverage and other government programs they say Americans depend on.  A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve the necessary appropriations bills that fund federal agen…

A standoff between parties continues as the government shuts down

President Trump has threatened to fire workers, while Democrats fight to reverse health care cuts.

Michigan U.S. reps blame the other party for government shutdown

As federal government shuts down over health care spending, Goodlander points finger at GOP

Amid finger-pointing over the government shutdown that began on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander said she saw only one Republican in the Capitol and congressional offices the day before. She slammed it as a “stunning dereliction of duty.” “The idea…

Politicians exchange barbs over blame for government shutdown

(The Center Square) – New York Democrats and Republicans are trading blame over who is responsible for shutting down the federal government after the two parties failed to agree on

Government shutdown blame hurled both ways

The Senate is trying to reverse course with do-over voting to keep the government open. On day one of a government shutdown Wednesday blame was being cast on all sides. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he's praying that Democrats come…