We could be working. Like, we could at least be earning our checks in D.C. but we are not working right now. We should be working. We could be passing appropriations bills because the fight that has us in the shutdown isn't about appropriations. But it is. It is to the extent that basically it's like, oh, you were supposed to do your homework on this day. You were supposed to get your homework done on September 30th. (49:59–50:06)
CLAIM
Asserts that the current shutdown is not due to appropriations issues, and Congress could still pass appropriations bills.
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