Shutdown is ‘holding my veterans hostage,’ VA chief says

Article Title: Shutdown is ‘holding my veterans hostage,’ VA chief says

Article Excerpt: "...Around 30,000 VA employees are currently furloughed as a result of the shutdown, VA Secretary Doug Collins told reporters, which is nearly double the number the department originally planned to send home without immediate pay. That figure will climb higher next week when VA furloughs most of its central office, but still represents less than 10% of its workforce.

Virtually all of the Veterans Health Administration, where most of VA’s employees work, is currently working and getting paid on time using multi-year funds. ..."

Reference Source: www.govexec.com

Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Title: Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Excerpt: "...As Democrats bring the nation to the brink of a government shutdown, they jeopardize critical funding for veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and many others. As Democrats threaten to disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, organizations across the country are urging them to follow through on their word, join with President Donald J. Trump and Republicans, and keep government functioning for the people it serves. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

House of Representatives Passes a Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown, But Senate Democrats Insist on a Shutdown

Article Title: Democrats Kill Spending Bill as Senate Spirals Toward Shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...Senate Democrats defeated a House-passed bill to fund the government Friday, propelling the nation toward a government shutdown.

The minority Democrats largely banded together to defeat the bill, 44 to 48, with only Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joining Republicans. Sixty votes were needed. ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com