Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
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In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said Republicans “should not count on” having Democratic votes to fund the government.

Summary

Speaking on Meet the Press, Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) warned that Republicans shouldn’t count on Democratic support for a continuing resolution before the March 14 deadline.

He criticized Trump’s efforts to dismantle agencies like USAID and the Department of Education.

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) echoed concerns over agency budget cuts.

Kim stressed that if a shutdown occurs, Republicans should be blamed for failing to govern.

  • DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social
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    4 days ago

    I think this is something that a lot of people don’t understand, that whether the Republicans and the billionaires behind them take over everything or get to fill a power vacuum they get what they want either way, uncontested control and the freedom to loot America for its scrap.