U.S. Government Shutdown Ends But Skepticism Continues Among Workers And Political Pundits (Video)

The U.S. Congress has finally reached a deal to end the federal government shutdown plaguing the nation. Many employees of the federal government were placed on furlough and have not been paid this month, anxiously sitting at home wondering when they will be able to return to work.

It is being reported federal workers will be paid by October 29, 2013, which is good, as they will be able to catch up on any delinquent bills that occurred due the shutdown. The whole fiasco created economic damage to the United States and caused international creditors to publicly question whether the government would be able to meet its financial obligations at home and abroad.

What is concerning many is the latest deal is only a temporary fix to fund the government for the next three months. The deal brokered in Congress also raises the debt ceiling for the next 4-months. This has created skepticism, as it means another shutdown could happen. However, let's hope the horrible publicity Congress received along with a sound bashing in the polls, will serve as incentive for lawmakers to strike a balanced, lasting deal that will stop this from transpiring again in the New Year.

74% Of Americans Want Congress Fired And Voted Out

Congress has been fighting with U.S. President Barack Obama over his healthcare program dubbed ObamaCare

A new poll conducted by the influential Pew Research Center reveals 74% of Americans want Congress fired, voted out, over the recent government shutdown. This number is up 14% from the initial poll done a week ago on the matter. This does not spell good news for congressional incumbents. It is being stated a deal has been reached regarding the shutdown, but damage has been done.

Head of the Republican Party, Senator John Boehner and leader of the Democrat Party, President Barack Obama

Congress has so fallen afoul of the American people with the current shutdown it has reverberated all over the country directly to Washington. Can you blame people for feeling the way they do. Members of Congress on both sides made this a political issue, when times are hard for most.

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To know scores of federal workers have not been getting their paychecks, when they have financial obligations to meet offended many, even those not directly touched by the shutdown. Some were already behind in their bills and the shutdown made things worse. Not to mention, the emotional distress and uncertainty for workers and the nation as a whole. Congress can do better than this.

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Poll: Voters want to throw out bums in Congress On Politics

4:11 p.m. EDT October 15, 2013 - Voters are fed up with Congress and want to throw the bums out. That's one takeaway from a Pew Research Center poll released Tuesday that shows a record 74% of registered voters would like to see most members of Congress defeated in 2014. At this same point in the 2010 and 2006 midterm elections — which resulted in the House flipping party control — only about half wanted to see most lawmakers booted from office...

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Congress In Trouble As 60% Of Americans Want Them Voted Out And Fired Over Government Shutdown

Head of the Republican Party, Senator John Boehner and leader of the Democrat Party, President Barack Obama

An NBC poll reveals 60% of Americans want every member of Congress voted out, fired for the current federal government shutdown. Their inability to address national debt, budget deficits and ObamaCare, among other things, all while consistently voting for and approving salary increases for themselves, is not sitting well with the public.

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Once again, they need to end the shutdown. Government workers who are currently not being paid have mortgages, car payments, gas, utility and food costs to pay for and need their money. Non-payment of bills such as mortgages and car payments will also damage their credit reports and put them in danger of default (foreclosure, repossession). This is not the time for politicians to be playing chicken.

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NBC/WSJ poll: 60 percent say fire every member of Congress

Throw the bums out. That’s the message 60 percent of Americans are sending to Washington in a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, saying if they had the chance to vote to defeat and replace every single member of Congress, including their own representative, they would. Just 35 percent say they would not.

According to the latest NBC/WSJ poll, the shutdown has been a political disaster. One in three say the shutdown has directly impacted their lives, and 65 percent say the shutdown is doing quite a bit of harm to the economy. NBC's Chuck Todd reports.

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Congress And Obama’s Approval Ratings Sink To New Lows Due To Government Shutdown

Head of the Republican Party, Senator John Boehner and leader of the Democrat Party, President Barack Obama

The current U.S. government shutdown has greatly displeased the American people, so much so President Obama’s approval ratings have dropped 10 points to 37% and Congress took the biggest hit, falling to 5%. Congressional fights over ObamaCare, President Obama's health care program that began a rollout this month, is the center of the debate.

Can’t blame people for being upset with the government, can you. The shutdown never should have happened. The massive number of furloughed government workers during tough financial times is inexcusable. The government is playing with people’s pay and to very adverse effects, in conduct that needs to stop. It is punishing the people because both sides can't agree.

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Shutdown Fallout: Obama Approval Rating Slides to 37 Percent

Oct 09, 2013 - A senior White House official told the Wall Street Journal that the administration doesn't really care when the shutdown ends because they're "winning" the PR fight against the GOP. While it's true that Republicans are absorbing more blame than Democrats for the dysfunction, the gap isn't especially wide, especially compared to the 1995 rout. Plus, voters are heaping opprobrium upon all parties involved in the squabble; most people are insisting on compromise -- which isn't helpful to Obama's "no negotiations" stance. The White House must ask itself if the president may be"winning" in relative terms, but losing in absolute terms.

A new Associated Press poll shows Congressional approval at five (!) percent, which is almost within the margin of error. The American people, needless to say, are disgusted by the spectacle playing out on Capitol Hill. Despite his efforts to play the role of an above-the-fray, frustrated bystander, Obama is also taking a hit from this mess. As well he should. Between his atrocious leadership on shutdown talks, which he's single-handedly blocked, and the ongoing Obamacare meltdown, Obama's overall job approval has sunk to 37 percent. For perspective, as he prepared to leave office in January of 2009, President Bush's approval rating was 34 percent. This ain't pretty...

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The U.S. Government Shutdown Needs To End

Government Shutdown Hits Week Two

Head of the Republican Party, Senator John Boehner and leader of the Democrat Party, President Barack Obama. Both sides need to sort this or they will have greater financial problems on their hands.

The government shutdown in America, over funding for ObamaCare, needs to end. Both political parties are pointing fingers of blame regarding the shutdown and I am not going to get into that, because it won't solve anything. I am trying to look at it from an unbiased perspective.

The thing I find most concerning is government workers not being paid their wages due to the shutdown. They have monthly financial obligations to meet that will be impacted by the government's decision. America has already seen over 7,000,000 foreclosure filings by banks since the crisis began in 2008.

Multiply that by by the number of people in each of the 7,000,000 households and you realize tens of millions of Americans have been harmed by the financial crisis. A prolonged shutdown will add to those foreclosure figures and create additional undesirable economic effects (people spending less money on gas, food, clothes ect...).

ObamaCare is law. Obama's second term is scheduled to last for another three years. It is unlikely ObamaCare will be repealed during that time. Therefore, as it is law, people need to work with it, especially the government as a whole. The Judiciary Report website has been giving suggestions on ObamaCare since 2009 (Can ObamaCare Work).

I'm not going to pretend I was totally in favor of it, because as I have maintained all along, America needs a health care program, but ObamaCare has significant issues. However, the issues can be worked on, but it requires compromise and cooperation from the government. Furthermore, what is the alternative at this point? I'm not being sarcastic, just practical.

I am of the belief the pharmaceutical industry and medical equipment manufacturers need to do their part to make the new law workable. They are the key to making ObamaCare work. Collectively as an industry, they generate trillions of dollars. They've had many good and fruitful years. It's time to give something back. It will not bankrupt them. Their massive profits will be a little bit smaller, but the health of a nation is at stake and they need to rise to the occasion.

They need to be appropriately taxed to help ObamaCare work, especially for the poor, who can't afford it (of course, after reading this, the pharma industry and medical equipment manufacturers will take up a pool and take out a hit on me, but it's okay, I've survived worse LOL).

On average, ObamaCare insurance costs for university students, between $170-$190 per month, needs to come down by at least $30 per month ($50 less per month would be ideal). University students are going to have trouble coming up with that money every month and end up being hit with massive fines and driver license revocation. Uni students, especially those on scholarship, can barely afford room and board and food.

I've heard and read of ObamaCare price quotes regarding non-students (adults), some average, others very high figures per month, but until I see legitimate screencaps and documents concerning it, I really can't properly comment on it. 

WIC Funding For Baby Food For The Poor Yanked During Federal Government Shutdown Over ObamaCare

 

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Financial programs such as WIC, which provides funding for costly infant food formulas, free of cost to mothers who qualify, has been yanked under the current U.S. federal government shutdown. Some states have offered to foot the bill during the shutdown to keep WIC going to the 9,000,000 families who rely on it.

However, it is unclear if, how and when they will be reimbursed by the federal government and what impact this benevolent, but costly decision will have on local budgets around America. The federal government needs to reimburse the states.

WIC is a good program, as it helps children and they are after all the future of America. Basic proper nutrition is essential to the mental and physical development of growing babies and toddlers. WIC is not a frivolity and should have been granted an exemption/waiver to exclude the vital program from the shutdown.