US EditionFlorida Sen. Rick Scott Joins Effort To Eliminate Government Shutdowns: 'No Budget, No Pay Act'
The Eliminate Shutdowns Act would fund the government in two-week increments until all appropriations bills pass, with 61 senators voting on the measure.
- Senator Rick Scott is co-sponsoring the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to end government shutdowns, blaming Democrats for the chaos during funding negotiations.
- Scott's No Budget, No Pay Act would withhold pay from lawmakers who do not pass spending bills on time, highlighting the urgent political climate.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats pushed for a meeting to negotiate but stressed that success depends on Republicans, warning against ranting instead of negotiating.
- Scott accused Schumer of intentionally creating shutdown crises for political gain, stating that Democrats' demands hinder responsible government funding.
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Protecting families means ending shutdowns
Senate Democrats betrayed the trust of the public when they voted for a government shutdown Tuesday night, and the officials responsible for it should be held accountable. As Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) told the Washington Examiner, “The livelihoods of hardworking Americans are not bargaining chips.” ANDY BARR: WHY I’M INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS During a government shutdown, the paychecks of almost 1 million people are delayed…
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Sen. Scott to Newsmax: Dems Want Shutdown, Free Care for Illegals
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Monday that Democrats are steering the nation toward a government shutdown while insisting on more deficit spending and taxpayer-funded healthcare for people in the country illegally. Appearing on "Rob Schmitt Tonight," Scott said Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, want to fund the government responsibly and balance the budget, but Democrats are blocking those efforts. "Donald Trump, Republicans …
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Joins Effort To Eliminate Government Shutdowns: 'No Budget, No Pay Act'
Amid high-stakes negotiations to avert a looming government funding lapse, a sharp partisan divide emerged today as Senate Republicans launched a legislative counter-offensive aimed at ending the “chaos” of shutdowns, which they blame squarely on Democrats.
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