Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.819 Government Shutdown Fairness Act2011-02-22T19:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/68510Pelosi, House Dem leaders offer their own spending extension billtag:opencongress.org,2011-02-22:/commentary/105429302011-02-22T19:00:00ZThe Hill (blog)
The wide gap between Republicans and Democrats has increased speculation that a government shutdown is coming, and Democrats appear to be preparing for this contingency. Late last week, Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) introduced HR 819, which would prohibit ... <br /><br /><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/145629-pelosi-house-dem-leaders-offer-their-own-spending-extension-bill">Go to article</a> Last time, the shift to skeletal crew was disorganized and illogicaltag:opencongress.org,2011-02-21:/commentary/105384452011-02-21T19:00:00ZFCW.com
Moran said his Government Shutdown Fairness Act (HR 819) would put top government officials on equal footing with federal employees. “If we're going to throw federal employees, including our staffs, out on the street, we should be right there with t<br /><br /><a href="http://fcw.com/articles/2011/02/22/government-shutdown-plans-scrutiny-crs-report.aspx">Go to article</a>