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 its 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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Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)AndJusticeForSome
(537 posts)The Truth Is Here
(354 posts)Mulvaney must have a suicidal pact.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)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)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.
Could commercial landlords start evicting Gov't lessees? Many gov't offices around the country are in commercial buildings.
Cold War Spook
(1,279 posts)Nothing like a brisk Winter without heat or lights.
BumRushDaShow
(129,662 posts)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
(5,803 posts)Dems need to make sure the public knows ALL the costs of the trump shutdown.
How many billions?
BumRushDaShow
(129,662 posts)... and that one lasted for 16 days.
Marrah_Goodman
(1,586 posts)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)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....
DeminPennswoods
(15,290 posts)in case Mulvaney forgot.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,600 posts)Mission Accomplished!
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,219 posts)Now.
Immediately.
That's a lot simpler.
Hope you're enjoying your stint as "Acting" COS, Mick.
LakeSuperiorView
(1,533 posts)Trump can't find porn on the internet?
cstanleytech
(26,334 posts)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.
rainin
(3,011 posts)allgood33
(1,584 posts)Qanisqineq
(4,826 posts)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?
oldsoftie
(12,632 posts)UpInArms
(51,285 posts)... ITMF
Maxheader
(4,374 posts)Aren't any commy owned businesses...