U.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs.
The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st).
Maryland Governor Wes Moore held a news conference with state lawmakers on the first day of the federal shutdown.
Governor Moore said that he along with Maryland officials — who he calls partners and public servants– are doing and will do everything in their collective power to keep people safe and the state moving forward.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore at a news conference this morning discussed his action plan being implemented now in the wake of the federal government shutdown.
He adds they will also provide greater flexibility to Headstart programs and ensure that veterans maintain access to essential resources. He also stressed that the longer what he calls an unnecessary shutdown continues, the harder it will be to keep services going.
He discussed actions being taken to protect Marylanders…
Governor Moore adds that his administration has worked with credit unions and banks to offer financial assistance and payment flexibility for Marylanders who are affected by the shutdown.聽
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