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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 04:43 PM Sep 2025

Sen. Tim Kaine says he's "really worried" about possible mass layoffs as government shutdown looms - Face the Nation



Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he's "really worried" about how a government shutdown would impact federal workers in his state, as lawmakers remain divided on a funding plan ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline.
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Sen. Tim Kaine says he's "really worried" about possible mass layoffs as government shutdown looms - Face the Nation (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2025 OP
That should not give you an excuse to back down. Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #1
I am really worried about millions losing their healthcare because they cannot lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #2
Just kicking the can down the road Timmeeeeee? PuraVidaDreamin Sep 2025 #3
I'm really worried about spineless politicians giving away our government to authoritarians SSJVegeta Sep 2025 #4

lostincalifornia

(5,536 posts)
2. I am really worried about millions losing their healthcare because they cannot
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 05:02 PM
Sep 2025

afford the premiums

PuraVidaDreamin

(4,691 posts)
3. Just kicking the can down the road Timmeeeeee?
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 05:28 PM
Sep 2025

You think it's all going to get better Timmy?

This is the only way to make everyone feel the pain being inflicted upon
the masses by DJT and it's the only tool left in the tool box.

Plus, it is WAY past time.

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