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January 3, 2019

Dems to Vote on Plan That Funds Gov't Without Border Wall Funding
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The partial government shutdown enters its 13th day as the impasse over
Trump's demand for $5 billion in border wall funding shows little signs
of progress. Democratic leaders said Wednesday they had a plan for
reopening the government while creating a 30-day period for further
negotiations on border security. Incoming House Speaker Pelosi says the
plan does not include border wall funding. Trump reportedly told Senate
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that he would look "foolish" if he agreed
to the deal. This is Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in front of the
White House yesterday.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi: "Tomorrow we will bring to the floor legislation
which will open up government. It will be based on actions taken by the
Republican Senate of bills that have passed on the floor of the Senate
by over 90 votes and/or in committee unanimously, led by Senator Mitch
Mc Connell. … Our question to the president and to the Republicans is:
Why don't you accept what you have already done to open up government
and that enables us to have 30 days to negotiate for border security?"

People have been sharing the effects of the shutdown on their lives
using the hashtag #Shutdown Stories. Testimonies range from the
inability to pay bills and rent to purchasing essential medicines and
even food.


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