As the United States government shutdown enters its 22nd day, it has officially become the longest full shutdown in the country’s history, surpassing the previous record set in 1995-1996. The impasse between Democrats and Republicans over funding for a border wall proposed by President Donald Trump shows no signs of abating, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers in limbo and impacting various government services.
Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley recently made headlines with an all-night marathon speech on the Senate floor, protesting President Trump’s stance on the shutdown. Meanwhile, Trump has indicated that he would only meet with Democratic leaders after the shutdown ends, further complicating the situation.
Federal workers have been particularly hard hit by the shutdown, with many turning to food banks for assistance. The Capital Area Food Bank in Maryland saw an influx of federal employees seeking help, including a 21-year military veteran who expressed frustration at being used as a pawn in the political standoff.
The shutdown has also sparked calls for President Trump to get more involved in negotiations to end the funding lapse. Some members of the GOP believe that Trump’s direct intervention is necessary to break the deadlock between the two parties.
As the shutdown drags on, the financial strain on federal workers and the broader impact on government services continue to mount. With no clear resolution in sight, the effects of the shutdown are likely to deepen, affecting not only federal employees but also the general public relying on essential government services.
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References:
1. Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/government-enters-longest-full-shutdown-us-history-no-end-sight
2. NBC News: https://www.today.com/video/democrat-protests-trump-with-marathon-speech-on-senate-floor-250366021637
3. CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/government-shutdown-latest-day-22-second-longest-shutdown-in-history/
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