So a few people could make a point. And they dont represent me. Even those who thought they were essential until today. I found out yesterday. It was a mistake. About one third of the faa employees are being forced to stay home. We think it is outrageous and it jeopardizes public safety. The first shutdown since 1995, when president clinton and a gop run congress could not agree on funding programs like medicare and education. This is not about me and it is not about republicans here in congress. It is about fairness for the American People. In a letter to federal employees, the president apologize to americans for being treated like punching bags. If there is one thing the congress and president did agree on, it was making sure that american troops are paid on time. John gonzales, abc 7 news. Even if you are not a government worker, you will see signs of the shutdown all over our area. This is a look at the National Mall, where some of the most popular attractions are closed to visito
And this is real money. This is real money. You are the most important part of the show so join our live conversation for the next half hour on twitter or facebook. 7 billion as many dollars as there are people in the world were spent by president ial and congressional candidates Political Parties and those socalled pacs, Political Action committees, during the 2012 election cycle. And every election cycle outspends the previous one. Thats because a good Election Campaign goes nowhere without a parallel Fundraising Campaign to pay for it. But because of wednesdays decision by the u. S. Supreme court, politicians running for office and the organizations that help them will now see the flood gates open with money from contributors just in time for this years vote in november. In a 54 decision the highest court in the land struck down the over all limits in place on what individual donors can give in each federal election cycle. I dont want to confuse things here. The maximum donation all
Real money. This is real money. You are the most important part of the show so join our live conversation for the next half hour on twitter or facebook. 7 billion as many dollars as there are people in the world were spent by president ial and congressional candidates Political Parties and those socalled pacs, Political Action committees, during the 2012 election cycle. And every election cycle outspends the previous one. Thats because a good Election Campaign goes nowhere without a parallel Fundraising Campaign to pay for it. But because of wednesdays decision by the u. S. Supreme court, politicians running for office and the organizations that help them will now see the flood gates open with money from contributors just in time for this years vote in november. In a 54 decision the highest court in the land struck down the over all limits in place on what individual donors can give in each federal election cycle. I dont want to confuse things here. The maximum donation allowed for any
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