WASHINGTONPOST (Riley Beggin) - The longest (partial) government shutdown in U.S. history
The partial shutdown is the longest in history, so far.
The partial shutdown is the longest in history, so far.
The arrangement followed a Democratic demand for concessions on immigration enforcement following the death of Alex Pretti during a physical altercation with Border Patrol.
The House will hold votes on Tuesday to try to reopen the government after it partially shut down over the weekend.
The panel is scheduled to begin the process of moving the bill forward on Monday at 4 p.m. ET
Unlike last fall’s total government shutdown, which lasted 43 days, a partial government shutdown would see fewer institutions shutter.
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.Open