Senator Thune: Republicans United on Government Funding, Blame Democrats for Shutdown Threat

Republican Stance on Government Funding

• 📌 Senator Thune states that Republicans are united on the issue of government funding, with both House and Senate Republicans, and President Trump in agreement.
• 💡 The House has passed a clean funding resolution to extend government funding through November 21st, which is described as bipartisan and short-term.
• 🎯 This resolution aims to provide enough time to complete the regular appropriations process, which is the preferred method for funding the government.

Accusations Against Democrats

• ⚠️ Thune accuses Democrats of hostage-taking and hijacking the process, asserting they are the sole obstacle to avoiding a government shutdown.
• 🗣️ He points out that Democrats have passed continuing resolutions 13 times when they held the majority, with President Biden in the White House.
• 🤝 Republicans are willing to discuss other issues, such as reforms to premium tax credits, but insist that the current funding resolution should pass first.

Avoiding a Government Shutdown

• 🚀 The Senate has the continuing resolution at its desk and could pass it immediately to prevent a government shutdown.
• ⏳ The current proposal is a short-term measure to fund the government through November 21st, allowing for further appropriations.
• 🇺🇸 Thune emphasizes that the responsibility for a potential shutdown lies solely with the Democrats, who are currently blocking the passage of the clean resolution.