Rep. Jason Smith: Dems are holding government funding “hostage”

Government Funding & Political Stalemate - The Democrats are blocking a continuation of government funding in the Senate, requiring a sixth vote [1] - The proposed bill is identical to one passed six months prior, but is being held "hostage" due to unrelated policy objectives [2] - Democrats are not opposing the contents of the 24-page funding resolution itself [2] Potential Impact - Approximately 130 万 (1.3 million) military personnel may not receive paychecks within a week [3] - The current situation is obstructing the 60-vote filibuster in the Senate [3] - Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are accused of holding the economy "hostage" [4] Proposed Solution - The Democrats need to open up the government to ensure all federal employees, including military personnel, get paid [1] - The Democrats should break the filibuster to deliver paychecks for the military and open up the government [4] - The government was funded more than three weeks ago, paying all military personnel [3]