Senator Merkley on Government Shutdown
On day 26 of a government shutdown over President Trump’s demand for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-…
On day 26 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) spoke on the chamber floor. He told a story of a fede… read more
On day 26 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) spoke on the chamber floor. He told a story of a federal government employee with a brain tumor whose health insurance had lapsed in October 2018 and that only her employer could get it reinstated. She has not been able to get in touch with her employer to regain her health insurance due to the shutdown. He said if the woman cannot regain her health insurance, she will not be able to get health care to get help with her brain tumor. close
On day 26 of a government shutdown over President Trump’s demand for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-…
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke about federal workers getting paychecks with zero listed as their pay. He praised the bil…
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) said the House did its job by passing legislation to end the shutdown, but that Majority Le…
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) opened the Senate with remarks on President Trump’s previous-night national addre…