One GOP claim that Vance has pushed is that the Democrats’ version of the spending bill, which seeks to extend subsidies on Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) insurance premiums, would be tantamount to providing free health care to illegal immigrants. Democrats have loudly objected to that accusation, pointing to federal law that prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving coverage under Obamacare, Medicaid, and other federal programs — and the actual text of their version of the continuing resolution.
Donald Trump knows, or at least I think he knows, that current federal law prohibits using taxpayer dollars for undocumented immigrants in connection with their health care. And no one is trying to change or reverse that law,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told MSNBC over the weekend. “What we are doing is fighting to protect the healthcare of everyday Americans in the midst of this Republican-caused crisis that is devastating hospitals and nursing homes and community-based health clinics.”
During the first eight months of his second presidency, Donald Trump has tried to hollow out the federal workforce by any means possible, including paying more than 200,000 people not to work, disassembling entire agencies via the Department of Government Efficiency, and fighting in court any effort by employees to hang on to their job. This week, Trump could try his most audacious move yet: using a government shutdown to conduct mass firings.
The congressional impasse over spending may now supercharge Trump’s efforts to slash the civil service—just as the bulk of those being paid not to work lose their job when the fiscal year ends. Should the government shut down tomorrow, it could lead to the dramatic winnowing of its size that conservatives have sought for decades. The complexities of collective-bargaining agreements and civil-service protections, not to mention the real-life impact of eliminating people who provide benefits to the public, have stalled past efforts to shrink the government. Trump has shown no inclination to slow down.
I don’t understand how at this point, we as an agency, have no guidance. In my 15 years of working for the government each times shutdown is coming we have multiple conversations about it as well as information. This time, nothing. Not even at the “head” level.
President Trump opposes a government shutdown, and strongly supports the enactment of H.R. 5371, which is a clean Continuing Resolution to fund the government through November 21, and already passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Unfortunately, Democrats are blocking this Continuing Resolution in the U.S. Senate due to unrelated policy demands. If Congressional Democrats maintain their current posture and refuse to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded before midnight on September 30, 2025, federal appropriated funding will lapse.
A funding lapse will result in certain government activities ceasing due to a lack of appropriated funding. In addition, designated pre-notified employees of this agency would be temporarily furloughed. P.L. 116-1 would apply.
The agency has contingency plans in place for executing an orderly shutdown of activities that would be affected by any lapse in appropriations forced by Congressional Democrats. Further information about those plans will be distributed should a lapse occur.
This should be called the Epstein and jobs report shutdown. Shameful!
ReplyDeleteOne GOP claim that Vance has pushed is that the Democrats’ version of the spending bill, which seeks to extend subsidies on Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) insurance premiums, would be tantamount to providing free health care to illegal immigrants. Democrats have loudly objected to that accusation, pointing to federal law that prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving coverage under Obamacare, Medicaid, and other federal programs — and the actual text of their version of the continuing resolution.
ReplyDeleteDonald Trump knows, or at least I think he knows, that current federal law prohibits using taxpayer dollars for undocumented immigrants in connection with their health care. And no one is trying to change or reverse that law,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told MSNBC over the weekend. “What we are doing is fighting to protect the healthcare of everyday Americans in the midst of this Republican-caused crisis that is devastating hospitals and nursing homes and community-based health clinics.”
I believe JD Vance and Adolf Hitler- er Donald Trump- would merely say they’re presenting alternative facts.
DeleteYou Americans are so stupid.
Keep electing clowns to Congress and the white (gold?) house, and you’re going to keep getting a corcus
ReplyDeleteYou’re giving actual clowns a bad name. 🤡
DeleteDuring the first eight months of his second presidency, Donald Trump has tried to hollow out the federal workforce by any means possible, including paying more than 200,000 people not to work, disassembling entire agencies via the Department of Government Efficiency, and fighting in court any effort by employees to hang on to their job. This week, Trump could try his most audacious move yet: using a government shutdown to conduct mass firings.
ReplyDeleteThe congressional impasse over spending may now supercharge Trump’s efforts to slash the civil service—just as the bulk of those being paid not to work lose their job when the fiscal year ends. Should the government shut down tomorrow, it could lead to the dramatic winnowing of its size that conservatives have sought for decades. The complexities of collective-bargaining agreements and civil-service protections, not to mention the real-life impact of eliminating people who provide benefits to the public, have stalled past efforts to shrink the government. Trump has shown no inclination to slow down.
Unfortunately, this may be the perfect opportunity for this administration to shrink the size of the government footprint even more.
ReplyDeleteI don’t understand how at this point, we as an agency, have no guidance. In my 15 years of working for the government each times shutdown is coming we have multiple conversations about it as well as information. This time, nothing. Not even at the “head” level.
ReplyDeleteThis exactly…just dead silence all day
Deleteexactly. nearly 2 PM and radio silence.
DeleteAll managers call is scheduled for 330 est today.
ReplyDeleteA Message to All SSA Employees
ReplyDeleteSubject: Planning for Potential Lapse in Funding
President Trump opposes a government shutdown, and strongly supports the enactment of H.R. 5371, which is a clean Continuing Resolution to fund the government through November 21, and already passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Unfortunately, Democrats are blocking this Continuing Resolution in the U.S. Senate due to unrelated policy demands. If Congressional Democrats maintain their current posture and refuse to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded before midnight on September 30, 2025, federal appropriated funding will lapse.
A funding lapse will result in certain government activities ceasing due to a lack of appropriated funding. In addition, designated pre-notified employees of this agency would be temporarily furloughed. P.L. 116-1 would apply.
The agency has contingency plans in place for executing an orderly shutdown of activities that would be affected by any lapse in appropriations forced by Congressional Democrats. Further information about those plans will be distributed should a lapse occur.
Frank J. Bisignano
Commissioner
I’ve never seen such a political email from any commissioner before. Shameful.
DeleteHow times have changed. Frankie got his Republican talking points this morning.
DeleteThat email (which apparently went out at other agencies) is a hatch act violation and a disgrace
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