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Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« on: December 12, 2018, 11:02:11 pm »
Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown

Democratic and Republican senators told Hill.TV on Wednesday that they are prepared to spend Christmas break in Washington if there’s a partial government shutdown.

“I've told my wife not to plan on my being home during Christmas and New Year's,” said Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), adding that he thinks there’s “zero chance” the Senate would be in session on Christmas day.

But he said there’s a 50-50 chance of working the final week of the year.

“It depends on who blinks,” he said, referring to a standoff between President Trump and congressional leaders like Sen. Charles Schumer (N.Y.) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) over funding for a border wall.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) seemed less certain about the prospects of working on Christmas.

"I certainly hope not, but the honest answer is I don't know,” he said. “It's going to come down to the president, it's going to come down to Chuck Schumer. Either one can single-handedly force a shutdown.”

He referred to Tuesday’s Oval Office “fireworks” between Democratic leaders and Trump as "must-see TV.”

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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2018, 01:33:42 am »
Too bad...
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2018, 02:02:16 am »
..hmm...I'll pitch in and send them some homemade Christmas cookies with sprinkles on top.  Anyone else? 888deco
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2018, 02:13:13 am »
They'll need some entertainment of course. Perhaps instead of Ted reading "Green Eggs and Ham" he could read them something a little more appropriate like "The Night Before Christmas".    :shrug:
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2018, 02:25:24 am »
I think they need to look at the bright side of things; FLOTUS Melania Trump has tastefully decorated the WH.  :laugh:
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2018, 02:41:47 am »
My husband will go to work Christmas morning at 8 am and come home at 8 am the next morning. Do I get an award?
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2018, 03:14:21 am »
Quote from: The Ghost on December 13, 2018, 02:28:17 am
And so sad for them.

The possibility that they might actually have to hang around Washington at Christmastime and do their job is heartbreaking.  :whistle:
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2018, 03:22:05 am »
Quote from: libertybele on December 13, 2018, 03:14:21 am
The possibility that they might actually have to hang around Washington at Christmastime and do their job is heartbreaking.  :whistle:
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2018, 01:06:47 am »
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2018, 01:10:04 am »
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Re: Senators prepare for possibility of Christmas in Washington during a shutdown
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2018, 01:11:22 am »
Well, with Ted's new beard, he won't have to worry about shaving. :shrug:
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