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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 05:47 PM Jan 2019

White House seeks list of programs that would be hurt if shutdown lasts into March

Source: The Washington Post



By Damian Paletta andJuliet Eilperin January 23 at 4:31 PM

White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has pressed agency leaders to provide him with a list of the most high-impact programs that will be jeopardized if the shutdown continues into March and April, people familiar with the directive said.

Mulvaney wants the list no later than Friday, these people said, and it’s the firmest evidence to date that the White House is preparing for a lengthy funding lapse that could have snowballing impacts on the economy and government services.

The request is the first known inquiry from a top White House official seeking information about the spreading impact of the shutdown, which has entered its fifth week and is the longest in U.S. history. So far, top White House officials have been particularly focused on lengthening wait times at airport security, but not the sprawling interruption of programs elsewhere in the government.

The White House Office of Management and Budget has tried to take multiple steps to blunt the impact of the shutdown, and this week it sent guidance to agencies that would make it easier for some federal contractors to receive payments.

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Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/white-house-seeks-list-of-programs-that-would-be-hurt-if-shutdown-lasts-into-march/2019/01/23/661adb3a-1f55-11e9-9145-3f74070bbdb9_story.html

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White House seeks list of programs that would be hurt if shutdown lasts into March (Original Post) DonViejo Jan 2019 OP
Just words. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #1
Because if the programs help the poor, then no problem, right? nt AndJusticeForSome Jan 2019 #2
Oh how coot. The Truth Is Here Jan 2019 #3
As I keep posting !!!!! left-of-center2012 Jan 2019 #4
Lease/Utility Payments modrepub Jan 2019 #5
Ooohhh not fooled Jan 2019 #6
They may not be able to pay for utilities. Cold War Spook Jan 2019 #8
What will most likely happen BumRushDaShow Jan 2019 #16
More winning with donnie! not fooled Jan 2019 #18
The last shutdown in 2013 cost $24 billion BumRushDaShow Jan 2019 #19
Food stamps Marrah_Goodman Jan 2019 #7
Grocery Stores Will Take A Hit modrepub Jan 2019 #15
No one who could actually and accurately compile this list is working DeminPennswoods Jan 2019 #9
Putin is sitting back rubbing his hands with glee as Trump destroys our nation from within. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2019 #10
Or, you know, you can just re-open the government. Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2019 #11
What, Mels in Florida and the press is watching the doors? LakeSuperiorView Jan 2019 #12
Our guys in the House need to pass a bill that protects federal workers from any attempts to cstanleytech Jan 2019 #13
trump re: a crash: "I sort of hope that happens because then people like me would go in and buy." rainin Jan 2019 #14
Programs??? What about the employees? This has gone just too far. Impeach the bastard now! allgood33 Jan 2019 #17
Thank you Qanisqineq Jan 2019 #22
How about "All of them"? oldsoftie Jan 2019 #20
Back to the top for more exposure UpInArms Jan 2019 #21
Stumpy checking to make sure... Maxheader Jan 2019 #23

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
4. As I keep posting !!!!!
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 06:12 PM
Jan 2019
There are millions on Hud subsidized housing and Section 8 who face eviction,
and millions on EBT (food stamps) who would do without food for their families.

This is a war on the poor.

modrepub

(3,503 posts)
5. Lease/Utility Payments
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 06:13 PM
Jan 2019

Wonder what happens when those aren't made. Someone should add up all the costs this is going to ring up for a $5.6B wall budget allocation. And we'll have to remind people this started on the Repubs watch.

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
6. Ooohhh
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 06:31 PM
Jan 2019

Could commercial landlords start evicting Gov't lessees? Many gov't offices around the country are in commercial buildings.

BumRushDaShow

(129,491 posts)
16. What will most likely happen
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:02 PM
Jan 2019

is that the government will be assessed late fees and will have to pay it all back WITH interest, thanks to the "Prompt Payment Act".

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
18. More winning with donnie!
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:32 PM
Jan 2019

Dems need to make sure the public knows ALL the costs of the trump shutdown.

How many billions?

Marrah_Goodman

(1,586 posts)
7. Food stamps
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 06:32 PM
Jan 2019

38 million people affected. Especially high percentage in his base states. People will starve, especially the elderly and disabled. Food pantries cannot cover that large an increase in need.

modrepub

(3,503 posts)
15. Grocery Stores Will Take A Hit
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 08:36 PM
Jan 2019

That's real money (they'll not get). SNAP is really an agricultural price support program. Without those benefits farmers are going to see less food bought, which should depress food prices (less demand, price goes down). Bet they didn't see that coming....

10. Putin is sitting back rubbing his hands with glee as Trump destroys our nation from within.
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 06:50 PM
Jan 2019

Mission Accomplished!

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,198 posts)
11. Or, you know, you can just re-open the government.
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 06:57 PM
Jan 2019

Now.

Immediately.

That's a lot simpler.

Hope you're enjoying your stint as "Acting" COS, Mick.

cstanleytech

(26,319 posts)
13. Our guys in the House need to pass a bill that protects federal workers from any attempts to
Wed Jan 23, 2019, 07:09 PM
Jan 2019

file foreclosures, liens, repossessions, penalties and evictions until 15 days after they get their next pay check.
It will put the Repugnants in a bind if they oppose it.

Qanisqineq

(4,826 posts)
22. Thank you
Thu Jan 24, 2019, 09:10 AM
Jan 2019

The employees sitting at home are starting to feel forgotten. Who hires you when they know you could go back to your real job any day?

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