Politics and GovernmentPolitics and Government
Sat, March 15, 2025
[ Today @ 09:45 AM ] - Cricbuzz
Bryce for impact
[ Today @ 05:23 AM ] - Yahoo
10 common health myths debunked
[ Today @ 04:03 AM ] - Health
The 2025 Health Sleep Awards
Fri, March 14, 2025
[ Yesterday Evening ] - AOL
Pros And Cons Of A Personal Loan
[ Yesterday Afternoon ] - Insider
Travelers Car Insurance Review 2025

Government-shutdown fight fractures Democratic Party


Published on 2025-03-15 09:40:38 - PennLive
  Print publication without navigation

  • The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.

The article from PennLive discusses the internal conflict within the Democratic Party over the looming threat of a government shutdown. As the deadline approaches, disagreements on spending priorities and policy riders have caused a rift among Democrats. Some members are pushing for a clean funding bill to avoid a shutdown, while others are advocating for the inclusion of progressive policies like climate change initiatives and social justice reforms. This division has complicated negotiations with Republicans, who are leveraging the situation to push for their own conservative agenda, including border security measures and spending cuts. The discord has led to fears that the party might not present a united front, potentially resulting in a shutdown that could have widespread economic and political repercussions.

Read the Full PennLive Article at:
[ https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2025/03/government-shutdown-fight-fractures-democratic-party.html ]