Washington Examiner
The largest union representing federal workers is calling on Congress to end the shutdown “today,” siding with Republicans in their demand that lawmakers pass a “clean,” short-term funding bill.
Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, released a statement on Monday arguing that both parties have “made their point” and it’s time to end the “avoidable crisis” affecting the federal workforce.
But the solution he endorsed, a funding measure without any controversial policy amendments, represents a setback for Democrats, who have demanded healthcare concessions as part of any vote. The shutdown is now on day 27 as Senate Democrats block House-passed legislation that would reopen the government through Nov. 21.
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