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TexasTowelie

(123,587 posts) Sun Sep 28, 2025, 04:43 PM Sep 28

Sen. Tim Kaine says he's "really worried" about possible mass layoffs as government shutdown looms - Face the Nation

Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he's "really worried" about how a government shutdown would impact federal workers in his state, as lawmakers remain divided on a funding plan ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline.

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Sen. Tim Kaine says he's "really worried" about possible mass layoffs as government shutdown looms - Face the Nation (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 28 OP

That should not give you an excuse to back down. Keepthesoulalive Sep 28 #1

I am really worried about millions losing their healthcare because they cannot lostincalifornia Sep 28 #2

Just kicking the can down the road Timmeeeeee? PuraVidaDreamin Sep 28 #3

I'm really worried about spineless politicians giving away our government to authoritarians SSJVegeta Sep 28 #4

Keepthesoulalive

(1,885 posts)

1. That should not give you an excuse to back down.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Sep 28, 2025, 04:50 PM

Sep 28

lostincalifornia

(4,709 posts)

2. I am really worried about millions losing their healthcare because they cannot

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Sep 28, 2025, 05:02 PM

Sep 28

afford the premiums

PuraVidaDreamin

(4,375 posts)

3. Just kicking the can down the road Timmeeeeee?

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Sep 28, 2025, 05:28 PM

Sep 28

You think it's all going to get better Timmy?

This is the only way to make everyone feel the pain being inflicted upon
the masses by DJT and it's the only tool left in the tool box.

Plus, it is WAY past time.

SSJVegeta

(1,710 posts)

4. I'm really worried about spineless politicians giving away our government to authoritarians

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Sep 28, 2025, 06:27 PM

Sep 28

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