Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, expressed he will not support the current funding package that includes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown. King, a key figure in ending the last shutdown, cited discontent over recent events, including the death of a nurse shot by a border patrol agent. Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, have also indicated they will not support the legislation. Without a compromise, a partial government shutdown is likely before the end of the week.
Our Reading
Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Sen. Angus King cannot support the DHS funding bill.
He recalls his role in ending the last shutdown.
Other Senate Democrats voice their frustration as well.
King suggests an “easy way out” for negotiations.
It seems the matter has all the regular elements of a shutdown saga.
Author: Evan Null
