Trump Threatens Government Shutdown If Costly Border Wall Is Not Funded
President Trump is again threatening a government shutdown if Congress fails to fund his border wall and strengthen immigration laws.
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Trump’s Scaremongering about Impact of Government Shutdown Is Overstated
As the federal government shutdown entered its third day on Monday, the impact on Americans is expected to become more clear as the new work week begins.
What Happens to Mueller’s Trump-Russia Probe Under a Government Shutdown?
If the U.S. Senate can’t reach a budget agreement Friday and the federal government is forced to shut down, the special counsel investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia would not be impacted.
Did Federal Agencies Miss Chances to Prevent Boston Marathon Bombing? Budget Cuts Delay Answer
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The government shutdown has caused more delays in a high-level investigation into whether federal agencies could have prevented the Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Globe reports. The furloughs and budget cuts have bogged down inspectors general of four federal agencies who are conducting a wide-sweeping review. Before the budget hurdles, the officials…
Border Patrol Agents Continue to Work With Less Pay
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Border Patrol agents will begin receiving smaller paychecks because of the government shutdown, the Monitor reports. “It’s going to have a severe negative impact because people still have to pay bills,” said Agent Paul Perez, president of National Border Patrol Council Local 3307, the sector union. “Unless their creditors are willing to…
AG Eric Holder Sends Message to Justice Department Employees About Shutdown
Dear Colleagues, This ongoing shutdown continues to be a very frustrating time for all of us who work for the Department of Justice and those who provide services on contract. I remain particularly concerned about the impact the shutdown continues to have on all of you and your families. Unfortunately, because we are unable to…
Government Shut Down Leaves Justice Department Understaffed
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The government shutdown has made life difficult for the U.S. Department of Justice. With just a fraction of the staff working, attorneys said they are overwhelmed by work, ABC News reports. The shutdown forced so-called nonessential employees to stay home “What bothers me the most about the entire situation is this whole…
Amber Alert Website Restored After Outrage Expressed Over Shutdown
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The federal government’s Amber Alert website was restored Monday morning after people expressed outrage. The site, www.AmberAlert.gov, was temporarily taken offline because of the government shutdown. “The Amber Alert system was never interrupted, but to eliminate any confusion, the informational site maintained by the Justice Department has been restored,” Justice Department spokesman…