In my view, this is a victory for the American people because we have finally put to bed the notion that shutdowns are legitimate negotiating tactic when there's a dispute between two co-equal branches of government.
Jeffries argues that the end of government shutdowns as a negotiating tactic is a win for the American public.
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The budget resolution that passed the House today will set in motion some of the most extreme cuts to health care, nutritional assistance and the things that matter to everyday Americans in our nation's nearly 250-year history.
Here’s what it will mean for the American people: Children will get hurt. Women will get hurt. Older Americans who rely on Medicaid for nursing home care and for home care will get hurt.
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