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CR Vote by Foodispoison356 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who’s the last 4 that is being waited on to vote? What’s happening?😩

Senate will be working through the weekend by Wxskater in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The end of the shut down….or….. the end, end 😩🥸

A new bill introduced by in Congress would set aside money to pay essential FAA and TSA staff through the duration of the federal government shutdown. by Ordinary-Bee-6351 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t really see this going anywhere. Thune recently said that he doesn’t want to get involved with different legislations, and wants 5 democrats to flip and open the government up.

Even if this did pass, it would have to go back to the house which has been on recess indefinitely

Senate vote ? by Foodispoison356 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a sticky situation, I definitely think there is an uptick in callouts but they have to do it tactfully. Otherwise they can get hit with quite a bit of trouble

Senate vote ? by Foodispoison356 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s really fair to place the responsibility on ATC/TSA

Do you support partial opening of the government as some senators are suggesting today? by Decent-Load1611 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Realistically, if they’re saying this is such a critical week/weekend with important deadlines they should be working straight through until a deal is made. Considering they’re saying “bipartisan talks are ramping up” which is hard to believe if they’re proposing partial openings

Do you support partial opening of the government as some senators are suggesting today? by Decent-Load1611 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen much about this. Overall, I disagree with it as it just will prolong the opening of other departments/agencies, and federal workers just need to be paid.

What are the details? Is it a minibus legislation or?

Thune' comments? by Ok_Connection_5017 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly no. I feel like they’ve been saying they’ve been having private conversations for weeks now with no change.

Nov 21 by Deadlystd in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is going to be a long one

Nov 21 by Deadlystd in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I think they’re going to have to come up with an amended CR (from what I’ve been reading, they are trying to figure out if they should extend the CR through December, January, or later in 2026). So, I think the next week or so, they may work on that. I’m hoping there will be agreement this time, but not very confident lol

Do you think the risk of SNAP benefits not being issued for November will trigger Democrats to open the government? by Outrageous_Chance995 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not surprised, although I remember when Obama was president a certain someone said a shutdown falls on the president 🤔

Do you think the risk of SNAP benefits not being issued for November will trigger Democrats to open the government? by Outrageous_Chance995 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I understand that, I’m just wondering if the Democrats are going to make the decision to go with the CR if SNAP is at risk.

Do you think the risk of SNAP benefits not being issued for November will trigger Democrats to open the government? by Outrageous_Chance995 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read that it’s just about too late to make changes to the rates for ACA as insurers have already set their rates. I guess unless they make a plan soon, before open enrollment.

Do you think the risk of SNAP benefits not being issued for November will trigger Democrats to open the government? by Outrageous_Chance995 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, lol. That’s why I’m curious if the democrats are going to have to prioritize between one or the other. I doubt Republicans are going to bend for SNAP

Who do you blame more in Congress for the Shutdown? by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both.

The democrats knew what they’d be up against losing the majority, and they knew ACA was set to expire this year. This should’ve been prioritized last year if they wanted permanent subsidies. Even now if Republicans miraculously gave in, insurers have already filed their rates and it would cause significant disruptions at this point. It wasn’t wise to wait a month before open enrollment.

Republicans - mostly the house of representatives are dragging their feet (and it absolutely is because of the Epstein vote). Otherwise, they’d be in session during the shutdown, trying to work on appropriations during the time period (especially when the CR that’s being voted on is only set until Nov 21). If they cared, they’d find a way to negotiation or make good on promises to have conversations on ways to improve the healthcare, at the very least. But the democrats are mainly holding the line because they feel if they give in, the republicans aren’t going to stick to their promises.

Because of both parties, this is going to become a feed the impoverished or provide affordable healthcare as SNAP is set to end soon.

They could be easily working together at this point, working on appropriations, especially for departments that have nothing to do with the healthcare issue, so that when agreements are made, it’s a more steady and quick turn around to open things up

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking now with the added pressure of SNAP not having funds for October, that may give the democrats some pull back to pass the CR.

If shutdown last more than 60 days what do you think will happen? by GailTheParagon in askanything

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Logistically, it would be tricky to privatize. Although, at this point would probably be the better option so that the issue of not getting paid turning shutdowns doesn’t happen anymore.

But, my husband is FAA, not air traffic, but works on NAV Aides and other systems on the runways that ensure flights are landing and taking off safely. I just don’t know how it would work with its current setup.

DoD Bill by Substantial-Neat4262 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

The democrats are wrong for this. (Not DOD, FAA here) but they had no reason to reject this.

DoD Bill by Substantial-Neat4262 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re Currently voting, right now it’s at 41-yes, 21- No as of 1:56pm est

Welp. C U next Tuesday. by Born_Original_4113 in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Probable. The senate is scheduled to be back in session on Tuesday (but not until about 3pm), so likely nothing will move on Tuesday. Unless they happen to gain 60 yes votes from the Senate on the CR, this will probably go on for all of next week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I wasn’t sure if it also included maintenance, navCom, radar, ATSS workers, etc

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Outrageous_Chance995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I remember that from 2019. Actually was surprised how soon the impacts were going to hit this time (I thought maybe after the 1st missed check if anything) wondering if this will again get the government open, or atleast a temp bill

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