{"id":2187647,"date":"2024-02-27T12:48:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-theres-work-to-do-in-meeting-to-avert-government-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T12:51:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:51:56","slug":"biden-says-theres-work-to-do-in-meeting-to-avert-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-theres-work-to-do-in-meeting-to-avert-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden acknowledges need for action to avoid government shutdown"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fbiden-says-theres-work-to-do-in-meeting-to-avert-government-shutdown%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=2187647&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--><h2>President Biden Urges Action to Avoid \u200cGovernment Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden held a crucial meeting \u200bwith the top leaders in Congress on Tuesday, as the looming threat of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-says-mccarthys-speakership-on-tenuous-ground\/\" title=\"Gaetz claims McCarthy's speakership is at risk.\">government shutdown hangs<\/a> over\u200d the nation once again. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Biden emphasized the need for immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve \u200bgot \u2064a lot of\u2063 work to do,&#8221; Biden stated \u2063firmly. &#8220;It is imperative that we\u2062 find a solution to fund the government. This is a pressing issue that demands our attention and swift action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The president also highlighted the importance of providing aid \u2063to Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the humanitarian aspect of these efforts. He stressed the need \u200bto support Israel in \u2063its defense against threats from Hamas and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to the topic \u200bof the potential shutdown, Biden emphasized that it is the responsibility of Congress to prevent such a detrimental outcome. He warned that a shutdown would have \u200bsevere consequences for \u2063the economy.<\/p>\n<h3>High-Level Meeting to Address Funding and Foreign Aid<\/h3>\n<p>President\u200c Biden convened a meeting in the Oval Office with key\u200c congressional leaders, including House Speaker Mike\u2064 Johnson\u200b (R-LA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck \u200bSchumer (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch \u2064McConnell (R-KY). Vice President Kamala \u200dHarris also participated in the discussions.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was attended \u200dby several top aides, including White \u200cHouse chief of staff Jeff Zients and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, underscoring the gravity \u2062of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The looming \u200dshutdown coincides with the House still being on recess until Wednesday, leaving just \u200btwo days\u2062 for legislative action once\u200d members return. This raises the possibility of another continuing \u200dresolution to extend\u2064 the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Complicating matters further are the policy disagreements between the two parties. \u200dIn a letter \u200bto his\u2064 Democratic colleagues, Schumer \u2063warned of the dangers posed \u200cby an extreme faction within the Republican Party, while Johnson emphasized the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-to-border-state-governors-we-must-fix-foreign-countries-first-to-help-secure-our-borders\/\" title=\"Joe Biden to Border State Governors: We Must Fix Foreign Countries First to Help Secure Our Borders\">address border security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The clock is ticking, \u2063as funding for crucial departments such as Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs is set to expire at the end of the week. Failure to act will result in funding expirations for \u2064most other government agencies next week.<\/p>\n<p>This standoff marks the fourth time since October that Congress has faced a government funding deadline. The stakes are high, and the nation \u200ceagerly \u2063awaits \u2064a resolution to \u2064avoid\u2064 a damaging shutdown.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences for the American people if a government shutdown occurs due to Congress failing to pass a \u200dspending bill?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Such assistance. Biden stressed that these countries are crucial allies and that it is our moral duty to support them in \u2062times of need.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-faces-threats-of-speakership-ouster-as-government-shutdown-looms\/\" title=\"McCarthy's speakership at risk as government shutdown looms\">looming \u2064government shutdown<\/a> is\u2063 a result of\u200c Congress failing\u200c to pass a spending bill. If a solution is not reached \u200cby December 3rd, many government agencies \u200dwill run out of funding, leading to significant disruptions in crucial services and programs. This would have disastrous consequences for the American people, who rely on the government for a\u2062 multitude of essential services.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2064Congress is responsible for approving the federal budget, Biden called on lawmakers \u2062to put aside partisan differences and work together\u200d for the greater good. He urged them to prioritize the needs of the American people\u200c over political gamesmanship and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-watchdog-says-iran-has-slowed-uranium-enrichment\/\" title=\"Iran's uranium enrichment pace has been reduced, says UN watchdog.\">find common\u2063 ground<\/a> to avoid a\u2064 government shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>Biden also called for urgency in addressing the funding\u2062 needs of Ukraine and Israel. Both countries face considerable challenges, and it is vital that the United States stands by its allies in times of crisis. By providing aid and support, we can help to alleviate the suffering and promote stability in these regions.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062President&#8217;s call\u200c for action comes at a critical time for the nation. With\u2063 the \u2063pandemic still raging, the economy struggling, and various \u200cother pressing issues demanding\u200c attention, a government \u2062shutdown is \u200bsimply not an option. It would further complicate an already challenging situation and harm the American people in numerous ways.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, a government shutdown\u2064 would also damage the country&#8217;s reputation on the international stage. It would send a signal of political\u2062 instability and inability to govern effectively, undermining our standing as\u2062 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-what-each-of-bidens-42-executive-orders-will-actually-do\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s What Each Of Biden\u2019s 42 Executive Orders Will Actually Do\">global leader<\/a>. This would have far-reaching consequences that could affect \u200btrade and diplomatic relations with other nations.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d conclusion, President Biden&#8217;s urgent call to action is not only necessary but also critical for the well-being of the American people and the stability of the country. Congress must put aside\u2063 partisan politics and\u2062 find a solution to fund the government, providing the necessary support and aid to \u200cour allies. The nation cannot afford \u2063a government shutdown, especially at a time\u2062 when unity and\u2062 effective governance are more important than ever. It is time for our leaders to act swiftly \u200band responsibly to avoid this impending crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden convened a meeting with the four key congressional leaders on Tuesday amidst the imminent threat of a government shutdown. Acknowledging the pressing task at hand, Biden emphasized the need to address the crucial issue of funding the government and find a significant solution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2635,"featured_media":2187648,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24032637170066-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2187647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24032637170066-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2635"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187647\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2187648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}