The government shut down left many people without money to afford food and not be able to pay the bills they needed to pay.
If you need a reminder on why the United States government remains partially shutdown, it’s over border security. Donald Trump wants a border wall, the Democrats are unwilling to give him $5.7 billion that he requested for said wall that could be applied elsewhere in regards to poverty, housing, literally anything outside of a border […]
The government shutdown continues and workers are struggling to make ends meet.
What has now become the longest government shutdown in American History, is impacting Maryland residents directly. Maryland officials estimate the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting approximately 172,000 residents in the state. There are some 245,000 federal employees in the state of Maryland, with 90,000 having been furloughed or working without pay. Estimates are that […]
The government shutdown continues and a lot of workers aren't getting paid.
If the Government shutdown continues, the museums on the National Mall may shut down as well. Smithsonian officials announced Thursday that all of its museums, as well as the National Zoo, will be shuttered on Jan. 2 unless a deal is reached. Two-thirds of Smithsonian staff are federal employees and next Wednesday they may be […]
In a morning meeting with Republicans on Friday, House Speaker John Boehner announced his resignation from Congress amidst a struggle that could end with a government…
