{"id":2050325,"date":"2023-09-29T21:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T01:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-government-shutdown-is-a-warning-sign\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T21:50:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T01:50:58","slug":"us-government-shutdown-is-a-warning-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-government-shutdown-is-a-warning-sign\/","title":{"rendered":"US Gov Shutdown: A Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-government-shutdown-is-a-warning-sign%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2050325&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Government Dysfunction: \u2064Heading \u2062Towards a Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>As the U.S. federal government hurtles towards a shutdown, the consequences are dire. Payrolls will go unpaid, employees will \u200cbe furloughed, and blame will be\u200b thrown around. It&#8217;s \u2063a perplexing situation that leaves\u2064 observers wondering how\u200c such dysfunction can exist in the United\u200c States of America.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/house-freedom-caucus-members-request-mccarthys-appropriations-plan-as-shutdown-looms-5500473?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">House Freedom Caucus Members Request McCarthy&#8217;s \u2064Appropriations \u200bPlan as Shutdown Looms<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/senate-inches-closer-to-shutdown-solution-5500447?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Senate Inches Closer to Shutdown Solution<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Amidst the chaos and\u200c finger-pointing, a crucial question remains: How can we prevent an unaccountable U.S.\u200d government from driving the country \u200ctowards a fiscal cliff of soaring inflation, a credit\u200b crisis, and national insolvency? This question assumes that it&#8217;s not too late to break free from the cycle of deficit,\u2063 debt, and inflation.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, the Biden administration and half of Congress refuse to acknowledge the problem. They are under the spell of modern monetary theory, \u2063which dangerously suggests \u2062that governments, especially \u2064the issuer of the global reserve currency, can run unlimited deficits by simply issuing more debt and \u200dthen taxing away the resulting inflation. It&#8217;s as if they believe they can defy gravity with sheer \u200bwillpower.<\/p>\n<p>As the deadline\u200d approaches, the Biden administration and fiscal conservatives in the House are deeply divided on how to fund the government&#8217;s ongoing expenses. Continuing resolutions \u2062(CRs), temporary measures that allow the\u200c government to \u2064fund itself for the next month, are at the center of the debate.\u200c Unfortunately, there are no genuine conversations\u200d between \u200dthe absent White House and the divided congressional leadership. \u200cHouse Speaker Kevin\u200b McCarthy finds himself caught in the middle, trying to navigate between conservative leaders demanding fiscal \u2063accountability \u2064and those who believe in endless deficit spending, consequences be damned.<\/p>\n<p>Just last\u2064 month, credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings downgraded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/out-of-control-government-borrowing-justifies-fitchs-us-rating-downgrade-blackstone-ceo\/\" title=\"Fitch's US rating downgrade justified by excessive government borrowing: Blackstone CEO.\">long-term credit rating<\/a> of the United\u200c States, citing \u200d&#8221;erosion of governance&#8221; as a \u200bprimary reason. Fitch pointed out that the federal deficit is\u200c expected to rise significantly\u2063 in the coming years, highlighting the elephant in the room:\u2063 U.S. government spending is spiraling out of control, and \u2062no \u200done seems capable of stopping it.<\/p>\n<p>Shockingly, the total U.S. national\u200b debt \u200bhas now surpassed $33\u2064 trillion for the first time in history. The interest payments to service that debt \u2063are approaching $2 trillion annually. \u2063Moody&#8217;s, the only major credit ratings agency still giving the U.S. a \u2063&#8217;AAA&#8217;-equivalent rating, is warning that unresolved \u200bnegotiations will worsen fiscal pressures and potentially trigger a credit crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The House Freedom Caucus and\u2062 other \u2062conservatives are standing their ground, and rightfully so. Continuing\u2062 resolutions may provide temporary funding, but they only delay the hard decisions.\u200c It&#8217;s time to end\u2063 this nonsensical \u200dprocess of \u200bvoting on everything all at once without proper review or debate. The demand to \u200dreview\u2063 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-government-shutdown-is-a-warning-sign\/\" title=\"US Gov Shutdown: A Warning\">approve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-confronts-gop-colleagues-with-profanity-laced-threat-faces-civil-war\/\" title=\"McCarthy's profanity-filled threat sparks GOP division.\">single-subject spending bills<\/a> lies<\/a> \u2064at the\u200b heart of the debate.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker McCarthy promised to end \u200bthe cycle of continuing resolutions and move towards single-subject spending bills. However, despite this commitment, the CR process has continued throughout 2023. \u2063Finally, under \u2062pressure from conservatives, McCarthy has agreed to act on \u200bseveral full-year spending bills before addressing\u200b the stopgap funding needed for\u200d the upcoming week.<\/p>\n<p>These four appropriations bills\u2014Defense, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the State Department&#8217;s Foreign Operations\u2014are interconnected, and conservatives in the House \u2062want to see significant reductions. They aim to end wasteful spending, \u200dsecure the southern border, restrict military\u2063 aid to Ukraine, and target corruption in food stamps and agricultural programs.<\/p>\n<p>For instance,\u2062 the United States has authorized over $113\u200c billion in spending to support Ukraine since Russia&#8217;s invasion in 2022. Many Americans\u2063 question whether this money could be\u2064 better \u200cused to secure the southern border, where dangerous\u200b drugs and potentially hostile individuals continue to pour \u2063in unchecked.<\/p>\n<p>All of this is happening while \u2062U.S.\u200d government departments are weaponized against political enemies and ordinary\u2063 citizens, and evidence of \u2062corruption at the highest levels continues \u2063to mount.<\/p>\n<p>The confrontation in\u200d Congress\u2063 and the impending \u200bgovernment shutdown are about more than just appropriations. They represent a battle for the future of our \u200cnation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>Views expressed in this article are opinions \u200bof\u2064 the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the divide between these two factions\u2062 in Congress contribute to the possibility of \u2064a \u200dgovernment shutdown and what \u200dwould be the\u200d consequences of such a shutdown<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E groups have been vocal\u2062 in their resistance to the Biden administration&#8217;s spending plans. They argue that continued deficit spending will only lead to economic instability and \u200dburden future generations with\u200d unsustainable levels of debt. They urge for a return to fiscal\u200c responsibility and a focus on\u200b reducing government spending.<\/p>\n<p>On\u200c the other hand, proponents\u200c of modern monetary theory, including some progressive Democrats, argue that\u2062 deficit spending is necessary to stimulate economic growth and address systemic inequalities. They believe that the government should prioritize social\u200d programs and invest in infrastructure, even if it means taking on more debt.<\/p>\n<p>The divide between these two factions has created a stalemate in \u200bCongress, leading to the possibility of a government shutdown.\u2063 The\u200c consequences of a shutdown would be \u2063devastating, not only for federal employees and those who rely \u2062on government services but also for the overall\u2063 economy. It\u200c would further erode public trust \u2064in\u200d the government and hinder the country&#8217;s ability\u200b to effectively \u200crespond to crises.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid a shutdown and address the underlying issue of government dysfunction, bipartisan\u2064 cooperation is essential. Both\u2064 sides must\u200b be willing to engage in productive dialogue and find common ground. This means putting aside ideological differences and making tough decisions \u200cabout spending priorities and fiscal sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there needs to be a comprehensive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inside-the-gop-plan-to-oppose-bidens-iran-deal\/\" title=\"Inside the GOP Plan to Oppose Biden\u2019s Iran Deal\">long-term plan<\/a> for addressing the national debt. This includes implementing \u200bmeasures to control spending, finding ways to increase revenue without stifling economic growth, and considering necessary reforms to entitlement programs.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there should be greater\u200c accountability \u2063and transparency \u200bin government spending. Citizens have a right to know how their tax\u200d dollars are being used and whether government programs are delivering the intended results. Increased oversight\u200d and\u200c regular audits can help identify and eliminate\u2063 wasteful spending.<\/p>\n<p>It is also crucial for the Biden administration and Congress\u2064 to prioritize economic growth and job creation. A strong \u2064economy not only generates \u2064revenue but also reduces the \u2064need for \u200bdeficit spending. This can be achieved through targeted investments\u200b in key sectors, promoting innovation, and\u200b creating a favorable business environment.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taking-a-stand-gaetz-tells-house-to-withhold-his-pay-during-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Gaetz urges House to stop paying him during shutdown.\">potential government shutdown highlights<\/a> the deep-rooted issue \u2064of government dysfunction in \u200bthe\u2064 United States. To prevent further economic instability and ensure\u200c a sustainable future, it \u200bis imperative for both political parties to come together and address the structural challenges facing the \u2064country. By fostering bipartisan cooperation, \u200bimplementing responsible fiscal policies, and \u2062promoting economic \u2063growth, the United States can overcome its current state\u2062 of\u2063 dysfunction and \u2062work towards a brighter future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US federal government is on the verge of a shutdown, causing missed payrolls and employee furloughs. Many are perplexed by the dysfunction within the government of the United States. 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