Government Shutdown Deadline Looming, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore Weighs In

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., is surrounded by reporters as he leaves the chamber as President Donald Trump and Congress bicker over terms for funding the government and his demand for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

There’s lots of back and forth on the subject of the potential government shutdown. We take a look at the latest. We also hear from U.S. Representative Gwen Moore on issues important to Congress right now.

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  • Congress Debates As Government Funding Deadline Nears

    The U.S Senate passed a funding bill this week in hopes of avoiding a partial government shutdown. The bill keeps the federal government running through February 8, meaning the debate over border wall spending will likely continue. We discuss the politics surrounding the bill with a professor of American government.

  • Conversation with U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore

    Democratic U.S. Representative Gwen Moore joins us to discuss the issues facing Congress, from the latest on a potential government shutdown and work requirements for food stamp recipients, to criminal justice reform and trade with China.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Alisa Von Hagel Guest
  • Rep. Gwen Moore Guest