Speaker Johnson called a possible shutdown a disaster for the United States
If the US federal government suspends work (shutdown), it will turn into a disaster for the country. This was stated by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson on Fox News on Saturday, September 20.
"It seems that they intend to try to get the government suspended. The Democrats' shutdown will be a disaster for the country," TASS quoted the politician as saying.
Earlier, on September 19, the US Senate rejected a bill on short-term financing of the government, which was supposed to ensure the work of federal agencies from September 30 to November 21. US President Donald Trump said that after the rejection of this bill, a shutdown is possible in the country.
On September 15, it was reported that the adoption of a temporary spending bill was necessary to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month.
On March 14, the U.S. Senate, following a final vote, approved a bill to finance the work of the American government until September 30. The document was supported by 54 senators out of 100. A simple majority of votes was required for approval.
Trump, in turn, on March 13 pointed out the risk of government shutdown if the funding bill was not passed. He stressed that the responsibility for this will fall on the Democratic Party.
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