Senator Hirono on Government Shutdown
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) called the shutdown “not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage situation” with the president…
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks with zero listed as their pay. He praised the bill the Senate passed by… read more
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks with zero listed as their pay. He praised the bill the Senate passed by unanimous consent yesterday guaranteeing back pay to federal employees when the government re-opens, but he said if they’re going to be paid anyway, there’s no reason not pass legislation putting them back to work. He then shared stories from his constituents who work for the federal government. close
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) called the shutdown “not a negotiation situation, this is a hostage situation” with the president…
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the shutdown, but that Majority…
After attending a round table in Alexandria, Virginia, with federal workers impacted by the government shutdown,…
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) opened the Senate with remarks on President Trump’s previous-night national address and border security. He called…