Numerous polls show more voters blame Trump and Republicans for the impasse and indicate strong support for extending the ACA health insurance subsidies. White House economic advisor Hassett says shutdown could end this week
"National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett predicted Monday that the ongoing government shutdown is “likely to end sometime this week” but warned the Trump administration may impose “stronger measures” if the funding impasse continues.
"Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett suggested Democrats were waiting to vote to reopen the government until after this weekend’s nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump. White House economic advisor Hassett says shutdown could end this week
"The comments came as the federal government enters the third week of the shutdown, which has continued with no clear end in sight amid a partisan fight in the Senate over federal funding priorities. White House economic advisor Hassett says shutdown could end this week
“I think the Schumer shutdown is likely to end sometime this week,” Hassett said, referring to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., whom Republicans blame for the funding lapse. White House economic advisor Hassett says shutdown could end this week
"If the shutdown doesn’t end soon, “I think that the White House is going to have to look very closely, along with [White House budget chief Russell] Vought, at stronger measures that we could take to bring them to the table,” Hassett said. White House economic advisor Hassett says shutdown could end this week" . . .More...
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