John Thune on Government Shutdown: Schumer Receiving Advice from 'Online Trolls'

Potential Government Shutdown

• 📌 Senator John Thune expresses concern that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer might lead a government shutdown.
• ⚠️ Thune highlights Schumer's past statements calling shutdowns "needless harm and chaos" for Americans.

Continuing Resolution (CR) Proposal

• 🗓️ Thune advocates for a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government until November 21st.
• 🗳️ He notes that 96% of Democrats, including Schumer, previously voted for 13 short-term CRs during the Biden presidency.
• 🤝 Thune hopes Democrats will support the CR to keep the government funded, requiring 60 votes in the Senate.

Appropriations Process

• 🏛️ The House has posted its legislation, which will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
• 💡 Thune contrasts the current approach of allowing committee and floor processes with amendments to the previous method of handling appropriations solely in the Majority Leader's office.
• 🗣️ He emphasizes the importance of allowing all senators to have their voices heard on funding the federal government.

Source of Schumer's Advice

• 🤔 Thune suggests that Schumer is receiving advice on the shutdown from "online trolls and activist groups".
• 🚫 He advises Schumer against listening to this advice, urging him to work with Republicans to keep the government open.

Rural Hospital Initiatives

• 🏥 Dr. Oz was present to discuss administration efforts to revitalize rural hospitals and ensure their services.
• 🎤 Dr. Oz will make comments on CMS initiatives before opening up for questions.