Schumer to help Republicans in Senate

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40. that's up to the caucus

...he very well could be negotiating on behalf of other members in that meeting described who have workers in their districts who will be furloughed.

Are we considering effectively throwing workers on the street, and no real plan for their return?

The Washington Post reported that it's not yet clear which parts of the government would close in the event of a shutdown this weekend. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), spearheaded by close Trump ally and Project 2025 architect Russell Vought, recently axed Biden-era guidance on shutdown procedures from its website, the Post reported.

In the event of a shutdown, the OMB would have wide latitude to decide what is deemed "essential" government work. With the president's blessing, OMB could determine that DOGE was doing essential government work and keep it open while other agencies did furloughs, for instance, making it easier for Musk's team of employees to access internal systems and operate freely.

https://www.newsweek.com/doge-government-shutdown-donald-trump-2044442

...is it really such a slam dunk to put the fate of furloughed wokers in the hands of close Trump ally and Project 2025 architect Russell Vought who recently axed Biden-era guidance on shutdown procedures from its website?