OUTPOST INTERVIEW: Huffman Blasts ‘Disastrous Health Care Cuts’ and Trump’s ‘Blatant Bullying’ as Government Shutdown Enters Week Three

As the government shutdown enters its third week, the Outpost thought it’d be a good idea to check in with Rep. Jared Huffman about the latest happenings on Capitol Hill. In short, Democrats and Republicans are still at odds over spending priorities and appear no closer to agreement.

Earlier today, the Senate tried — and failed for the ninth time — to advance a House-passed measure to reopen the government. Senators voted 51-44 on the GOP-led funding bill, which would have funded the government through Nov. 21. The Senate is expected to vote again on Thursday.

In our interview with Rep. Huffman, we discussed the consequences of the ongoing shutdown, including recent funding cuts and anticipated impacts to North Coast communities. We also briefly touched on Prop. 50, which, if it passes, would reshape Huffman’s 2nd Congressional District, swapping out portions of Sonoma and Mendocino counties for redder regions to our east.

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