White House Says "Still A Chance" Of Avoiding Government Shutdown

The White House said on Saturday that there is still a chance of avoiding a government shutdown, but that it is up to hardline Republican lawmakers to resolve the impasse. The government is currently funded through September 30, and if Congress does not pass a new spending bill by then, the government will shut down. The Senate has passed a bipartisan spending bill that would keep the government open through December 3, but the House of Representatives has not yet taken up the bill. Hardline Republicans in the House are demanding that the spending bill include provisions that would weaken environmental regulations and block funding for abortion. The White House has said that it will not negotiate with Republicans on these provisions. "There is still a chance to avoid a government shutdown," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Saturday. "But it is up to hardline Republican lawmakers to come to the table and negotiate in good faith." Jean-Pierre said that the Republican demands are "unacceptable" and that they would "undermine the progress we have made on climate change and women's health." She said that the White House is urging Republicans to "put the American people first" and to pass the bipartisan spending bill. If the government shuts down, it would be the first shutdown since 2019. It would have a significant impact on federal employees, businesses, and the economy. The White House is urging Congress to act quickly to avoid a shutdown.

A government shutdown would have a significant impact on federal employees, businesses, and the economy. Federal employees would be furloughed, meaning that they would not be paid for their work. This would have a ripple effect on the economy, as these employees would not have money to spend on goods and services. Businesses that rely on federal contracts would also be affected. These businesses would not be able to receive payments from the government, which could lead to layoffs and closures. The economy would also be affected as businesses slowed down their operations and consumers cut back on spending. A government shutdown would be a major disruption to the economy and would have a negative impact on millions of Americans.