At What Cost?
By: The Daily Sheeple Without funding, we can't function. Without a plan, we shut down. When working on the latest appropriations bill - a bill with regards to spending - Congress had the tight deadline of Friday at midnight to get the passed bill to the desk of the President in order to avoid a Government shutdown. Unfortunately in this case, Congress was unable to pass the necessary spending bill prior to the deadline and thus, the government shutdown that lasted the weekend. So, who is to blame for the the shutdown? Well, depending on who you ask, there are people on both sides of the line to blame. However, either way, what ever happened to putting the American people first? Doesn't the Constitution state of the people, by the people, for the people? So when did every government decision become about furthering party agendas and ensuring reelection? Both parties knew that with the nearing deadline to pass the new spending bill, it served as the perfect opportunity ...