Congressional Republicans wrongly thought they could avoid a confrontation with the president and his base.
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Posted inPolitical Animal
Will the Government Shut Down in October?
An October government shutdown will happen if Republicans think it will help them politically, or if Trump doesn’t care that it won’t.
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House Strikes Deal to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Will the Senate go along with a House deal to avoid a government shutdown this weekend?
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Trump Proposes Firing 2,000 Park Rangers
After gutting Federal Government’s revenues to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy, Trump is looking to save some nickels by ruining our National Park Service.
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The Era of No Compromise Is Over
Congressional Republicans have gone as far as they can without compromising, but they’ve reached the end of the road.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
The House Budget Negotiations Come to Nothing
After nearly a year of haggling over their budget, the House will pass the Senate’s version.
Posted inEconomy, Featured
The Manufacturing Jobs Program Trump Wants to Kill
The little-known Manufacturing Extension Partnership program has helped grow small businesses like Michele’s Granola.
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Kansas Republicans Finally Turn on Sam Brownback
Sam Brownback’s legacy as governor of Kansas lies in ashes.
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Is President Trump’s Budget Based on Bad Math or is He a Habitual Liar?
Did Trump’s budget double count $2 trillion or did he just decide to tell a giant lie?
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Congressional Republicans Dump Trump On Spending Bill
Democrats and Republicans compromised—at the president’s expense.
