Weekly Newsletter: Congress is up against the wall trying to avoid yet another government shutdown. Thanks to the rise of partisan politics, it’s a script that’s become far too common.
Hi Friend,
Every autumn, two things are almost certain: the return of football and pumpkin spice. There's a third "tradition" we could do without – the looming threat of a government shutdown.
Earlier this year, the debt ceiling crisis gave us a scare. We hoped it would be a wake-up call for lawmakers to put an end to fiscal recklessness. Yet, here we are again, staring down the barrel of another possible government shutdown because Congress can't agree on a budget.
Let's be clear: government shutdowns are a national embarrassment, and they’re a waste of your hard-earned money. A Senate subcommittee found that three shutdowns between 2013 and 2019 cost taxpayers nearly $4 billion. That's not even counting the other setbacks like construction delays and halted investigations.
Some partisans may weaponize shutdowns as part of their political strategy, but the majority of Americans – folks like you and me – want Congress to stop the bickering, pass a budget, and keep the government running. After all, that’s one of the first responsibilities assigned to Congress in the Constitution.
Over 10 years ago, No Labels put forward a simple fix: "No Budget, No Pay." If Congress can’t pass a budget on time, they shouldn't get paid until they do. This isn’t a new idea; it’s a common-sense policy we’ve been championing for years, and it’s part of our Common Sense policy booklet published in July.
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