A $10,000 reward for the Patriots. This is what the US President proposed on Monday; Donald Trump, for air traffic controllers working without pay during the 40-day government shutdown.
“All air traffic controllers should go back to work now!” Trump said on his social networks: “Whoever does not will suffer a significant reduction in salary. For the air traffic controllers who were great patriots and did not take any days off due to the farce of the Democratic government shutdown, I will recommend a bonus of $10,000 per person for their outstanding service to our country.”
On the other hand, “For those of you who did nothing but whine and take days off, even though everyone knew they would get their full pay, I’m not happy with you. You have not helped the United States against a democratic offensive that has sought only to hurt our country. You will have a negative stain, at least in my opinion, on your record. If you wish to leave the service in the near future, feel free to do so, without any kind of pay or compensation! You will quickly be replaced by true patriots who will do a better job.” With the latest generation of equipment, the best in the world, which we are about to acquire.
The US President continued: “The previous administration wasted billions of dollars trying to fix old waste. They had no idea what they were doing! Once again, to our great American citizens, God bless you! I will not be able to send your money fast enough! And to everyone else, go to work immediately.”
Agreement in the Senate
Thus, the President of the United States takes it for granted that the administration shutdown is on its way to being resolved. Indeed, Senate Republicans reached an agreement Sunday night with a group of eight Democratic senators that paves the way, by adding 60 votes to 40, to end the administration shutdown, which has already lasted 40 days. The agreement, designed specifically for the White House, must go to the House of Representatives after its passage in the Senate.
In an initial vote Sunday night, the first in a series of necessary procedural maneuvers, the Senate voted 60-40 to move toward approving federal government funding and hold a subsequent vote on extending the Affordable Care Act’s fiscal deadlines, which expire on Jan. 1.
Final approval could be delayed for several days if Democrats object and delay the process. The agreement tears the party apart. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) opposed it.
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