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getagrip_already

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6. Well, first we have a budget impass and ceiling issue...

Reply to MaryMagdaline (Original post)

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 06:00 PM

Nov 2024

Normally the repugs would just agree to a continuing resolution until he takes office, but they may just say f it and let the guv shut down.

Then eloon can start with an already shut down.govt. they will only budget each agency at his recommended level and only bring back a min staffing level.

So it could be pretty quick.

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