Biden's 'Cheeky' Remark When Asked About Potential Gov Shutdown Speaks Volumes

"I don’t think anything’s inevitable in politics," he stated, responding to queries about the imminent shutdown.

The President's remarks were made during a meeting with his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a body responsible for formulating recommendations on science, technology, and innovation policy. He utilized this platform to urge House Republicans to take necessary action to prevent the shutdown.

Highlighting the potential consequences of a shutdown, Biden warned, “If we have a government shutdown, a lot of vital work in science and health could be impacted, from cancer research to food safety.”

He further emphasized the need for the House Republicans to fulfill their responsibilities and fund the government, stating, “So the American people need our Republican friends in the House of Representatives to do their job— fund the government.”

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September 28, 2023

The White House has previously cautioned about the potential impacts of a government shutdown, which could affect areas such as food assistance, travel, and military readiness.

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President Biden has also criticized Republicans for allegedly not honoring the debt-ceiling-raising agreement he made with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in May. This agreement led to the passing of legislation that established spending limits for the upcoming year. However, House conservatives are currently pushing for deeper cuts than those agreed upon.

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Congress is racing against a Saturday deadline to pass legislation that would fund the government and avert a shutdown. On Tuesday night, the Senate advanced a bipartisan continuing resolution to prevent a shutdown. However, McCarthy informed his conference on Wednesday that he would not bring the resolution to the floor for a vote after opposition from some House conservatives.

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The Senate resolution, which received broad bipartisan support, proposes to fund the government until November 17. It includes approximately $6.15 billion in funding for Ukraine, $5.99 billion in disaster assistance, and a temporary extension of the expiring authority of the Federal Aviation Administration.