Send Trump shutdown

legislation for signature

The current federal government shutdown is causing financial difficulty for the economy and economic distress for an estimated 800,000 federal workers.

This is another example of Donald Trump showing his uncompromising approach, which is to bully his way rather than negotiate with those who disagree with him.

The House of Representatives has passed legislation to reopen the government, which could be voted on by the Senate but for Mitch McConnell’s refusal to send a package to Trump that “he knows the president will not sign.”

McConnell has a perceived conflict here as his wife, Elaine Chao, works in the executive branch as Trump’s secretary of transportation. The legislation should be signed off by McConnell and sent to the president for his signature. Related Articles Letters: Stalled police reform | Promoting flexibility | Climate votes | Trivial effect | No more excuses

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Fredrick Ford

Walnut Creek

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