Nowhere on Shutdown, Nowhere on Appropriations Feat. Samantha Handler
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Nowhere on Shutdown, Nowhere on Appropriations Feat. Samantha Handler
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As the government shutdown drags on, negotiations on the appropriations bills have taken a backseat. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Punchbowl News’ Samantha Handler to learn what has been going on behind the scenes. How far apart are the House and Senate? Why have defense hawks gone quiet? And is a deal even possible or are we headed for another CR?
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Samantha Handler, Punchbowl News
Audio Producer: Benji Englander
Video Producer: Regina Anderson
Articles Discussed:
AP: Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
Punchbowl News: Thune skeptical of ‘rifle-shot’ bills
NBC News: Largest federal workers union calls for an end to the shutdown, putting pressure on Democrats
Punchbowl News: Washington begins to confront the funding unthinkable
Roll Call: Appropriations chairman bullish on full-year spending bills after shutdown
Boston Globe: Susan Collins has reached one of the most powerful positions in Washington. It could hardly come at a worse time.