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Tag: government shutdown

Schumer 'Worried' That Trump Will Shut Down Government Over Impeachment
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Schumer 'Worried' That Trump Will Shut Down Government Over Impeachment

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expressed his concern that the president may cause another shutdown to divert from impeachment.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 30, 2019
Trump To Sign National Emergency Declaration To Get His Border Wall
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Trump To Sign National Emergency Declaration To Get His Border Wall

Determined to get his border wall, the President announced his intention to declare a national emergency despite opposition.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 15, 2019
These Furloughed Sisters Relied on Faith, Family, and Cheesecake To Weather Government Shutdown
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These Furloughed Sisters Relied on Faith, Family, and Cheesecake To Weather Government Shutdown

Sisters Nikki Howard and Jaqi Wright were both furloughed by the federal government. Now they're owners of a budding cheesecake business.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 30, 2019
Rep. Maxine Waters Still Isn't Here For Trump's SOTU Address, While Other Democrats Remain Cautiously Hopeful
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Rep. Maxine Waters Still Isn't Here For Trump's SOTU Address, While Other Democrats Remain Cautiously Hopeful

As House Democrats continue to celebrate their majority and diversity, one thing remains clear to all of them: another shutdown cannot happen.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 30, 2019
President Trump Accepts Speaker Pelosi's Invitation To Give SOTU Address on Feb. 5
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President Trump Accepts Speaker Pelosi's Invitation To Give SOTU Address on Feb. 5

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to give his State of the Union Address on Feb. 5.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 29, 2019
The Government Is Re-Opened But Trump's SOTU Address Is Still On Hold
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The Government Is Re-Opened But Trump's SOTU Address Is Still On Hold

It is unclear when the State of the Union address will take place, even after Trump and Democrats reached a temporary agreement to reopen the government.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 28, 2019
Thousand Of IRS Workers Recalled For Tax Filing Season Did Not Show Up For Work
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Thousand Of IRS Workers Recalled For Tax Filing Season Did Not Show Up For Work

The IRS has summoned workers back as the filing season draws close, but it seems as if many are unwilling (and/or unable) to report for work after already missing two paychecks.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 25, 2019
Donald Trump Postpones SOTU Address Until After Shutdown
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Donald Trump Postpones SOTU Address Until After Shutdown

Speaker Nanci Pelosi made it clear that the House would refuse to authorize Trump to give a State of the Union address in the House Chamber until the shutdown ends.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 24, 2019
Food Assistance Recipients Face Uncertain Future
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Food Assistance Recipients Face Uncertain Future

The USDA issued SNAP benefits for the month of February two weeks early. Funding for March has yet to be determined.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 22, 2019
Nancy Pelosi Wants Trump To Postpone The State Of The Union Address Until The Shutdown Ends
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Nancy Pelosi Wants Trump To Postpone The State Of The Union Address Until The Shutdown Ends

By Britni Danielle · Jan 16, 2019
Black Furloughed Government Employees Speak Out And Dispel Misconceptions
Op-Ed · Politics

Black Furloughed Government Employees Speak Out And Dispel Misconceptions

A Black furloughed employee with NASA speaks out about the ongoing government shutdown. ESSENCE also reports on other Black federal employees who are trying to cope while in financial crisis.
By Brée Nachelle · Jan 16, 2019
This Is Officially The Longest Government Shutdown In American History
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This Is Officially The Longest Government Shutdown In American History

By Clarkisha Kent · Jan 14, 2019
The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Holidays Like Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Holidays Like Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Clarkisha Kent · Jan 14, 2019
Trump Throws Tantrum And Leaves Shutdown Meeting After Failing To Threaten Democrats Into Funding A Border Wall
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Trump Throws Tantrum And Leaves Shutdown Meeting After Failing To Threaten Democrats Into Funding A Border Wall

By Clarkisha Kent · Jan 10, 2019
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Rips Into Trump In First House Floor Speech
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Rips Into Trump In First House Floor Speech

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) slammed Trump for drawing out the shutdown, "another...generated crisis," while several thousand workers run the risk of never seeing back pay.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 9, 2019
Donald Trump Claims 'There's A Growing Humanitarian And Security Crisis' During Immigration Address
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Donald Trump Claims 'There's A Growing Humanitarian And Security Crisis' During Immigration Address

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Trump to "stop holding the American people hostage" and "stop manufacturing a crisis."
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 9, 2019
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