How long will the US government shutdown last?

America’s longest authorities shutdown is becoming much achy by the day.

At slightest 40 cardinal Americans are struggling to get food, much than a cardinal national workers haven’t been paid, wellness security premiums are rising, and flights are getting disrupted.

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Congress has been locked successful a standoff implicit a measure to money authorities services, with Democrats demanding taxation credits that volition marque wellness security cheaper for millions of Americans and an extremity to national bureau cuts.

Democrats won decisive victories successful authorities and section elections this week. President Donald Trump is blaming the shutdown for this setback to the Republican Party.

So, volition helium present beryllium consenting to negotiate? Can the 2 sides hold to a comprise?

Presenter: Bernard Smith

Guests:

Mark Pfeifle – Republican strategist

Jeremy Mayer – Professor of governmental subject astatine George Mason University

David Bolger – Democratic strategist