Sen. Moran on shutdown: Our standing in the world is harmed by the chaos we demonstrate at home

Government Funding & Shutdown - A bill to fund the federal government through January needs to pass in the House and be signed by President Trump to end the shutdown [1] - The shutdown is considered a mistake with no good results worth the pain inflicted on the American people [7] - The inability to govern harms the United States' standing in the world, showing vulnerabilities to adversaries and unreliability to allies [8] - The House rules require a 48-hour reading period for bills before a vote, a reform often demanded by conservative groups [5] Veterans Affairs - Senator Moran will honor Veterans Day by ringing the opening bell at NASDAQ [1][3] - Ensuring veterans receive the things promised to them is a key responsibility [3] Political Landscape & Senate Dynamics - The House is seen as more vulnerable than the Senate for a potential shift in power [17] - There's a strong sense of dissatisfaction among the American people with the way things are [17] - Reconciliation is a narrow opportunity in the Senate rules allowing 51 senators to act, and there's talk of using it again [12][13] - The divisiveness in politics has increased, with a focus on fighting rather than solving problems [23]