Senator Todd Young on Government Shutdown: A Manufactured Crisis

Manufactured Chaos by Democrats

• 🇺🇸 Senator Todd Young describes the government shutdown as "manufactured chaos" orchestrated by the National Democratic Party and their supporters.
• 🎯 He states that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has aligned with the far-left, prioritizing anger at Donald Trump over the needs of the American people.
• 🏛️ Young emphasizes that substantive issues are best addressed through "regular order" – a structured conversation when the government is funded and operating.

Obamacare Subsidies and Open Enrollment

• 🗓️ The senator highlights that open enrollment for Obamacare begins on November 1st, with insurance companies needing a few weeks to prepare new enrollment packages.
• 💡 He argues that if Democrats' primary concern is the healthcare issue, they should come to the table and open the government to address these challenges.
• 🗣️ Young believes that Democrats are using the shutdown to negotiate under duress, a precedent he finds unacceptable.

Threats of Layoffs and Data Interruption

• ⚠️ Senator Young acknowledges the seriousness of threats regarding furloughs and potential permanent layoffs, urging constituents to take them seriously.
• 📊 He expresses concern over the interruption of crucial economic data collection, such as the jobs report, which is vital for economic stability and business decisions.
• 📰 Young supports the release of the jobs report, stating that producing such data is an important function of government for economic efficiency.

Congressional Responsibility and War Powers

• ⚖️ Regarding military actions, Senator Young stresses that Congress must be involved and held accountable for decisions to go to war.
• 📜 He encourages the Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committees to hold public hearings on military actions and to vote on authorizing military force if required by the Constitution.
• 🤝 He notes the upcoming vote on a War Powers Resolution related to a previous strike, emphasizing Congress's fundamental responsibility in such matters.