McConnell: Democrats holding country 'hostage'

[mystery-ak]

McConnell: Democrats holding country 'hostage'
By Jordain Carney - 01/18/18 09:03 PM EST

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) blasted Democrats in a floor speech Thursday night over their threats to block a House-passed bill funding the government, saying they are holding the country "hostage" over immigration.

"We ought to pass this resolution, and we ought to get back to work," he said.

McConnell spoke for a little more than an hour after the House approved a bill to fund the government. Without new legislation from Congress, the government will shut down at midnight Friday.

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http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/369668-mcconnell-democrats-holding-country-hostage

[mystery-ak]

Schumer is testing Trump....Let them shut it down Mr President..you have the bully pulpit use it.

[Emjay]

Schumer is testing Trump....Let them shut it down Mr President..you have the bully pulpit use it.

I don't think Trump should give any concessions to stop the government shut down.

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

Schumer is testing Trump....Let them shut it down Mr President..you have the bully pulpit use it.

 

[libertybele]

It's not just the DEMS; Graham, Rounds and Paul are voting against it and McCain is still absent. Looks like a shutdown is inevitable and 4 from the GOP(e) are just as responsible.