IS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GOING TO BE SHUT DOWN?

Funding the federal government is a hot topic.  This will affect all of us in one way or another.  The Hill Spirit's family will be directly hit if Redstone closes up shop until Washington gets this figured out.  We are trying to save money and cut expenses to the bone just in case this happens.  Going without a paycheck for a month isn't easy.  However, the House of Representatives is trying to come up with something that will fund the government without feeding Obamacare.  Below is the latest plan.  Mo Brooks, our representative is one of the first co-sponsors.

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) introduced the Stability, Security and Fairness Resolution, a plan to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2014 while fully delaying and defunding Obamacare until 2015

“After weeks of working with and listening to members on how to approach the government funding deadline, it’s clear that House Republicans are united around two goals: keeping the government open and protecting our constituents from the harmful effects of Obamacare. Today, my 42 cosponsors (it is up to 66 as of today's date)  and I are putting forward a plan that achieves both goals,” said Rep. Graves.

“This plan is straightforward. We will achieve long-term stability by funding the government for the next fiscal year. Additionally, the resolution includes the three House-passed appropriations bills that affect our national security and our veterans. Our troops, their families and our veterans should not have their priorities put on hold,” Graves continued. “Finally, our plan will achieve fairness for every American by fully delaying and defunding Obamacare until 2015. This approach builds upon the Obama Administration’s policy of delaying portions of Obamacare and relieves taxpayers of the burden of funding a program that is not being implemented.”

Stability, Security and Fairness Resolution Summary

Stability: Keeps the government open for FY2014.

· A Continuing Resolution for FY2014 for the nine non-security bills, with overall spending for the entire bill, security and non-security, at the post-sequestration number of $967.4 billion.

Security: Prioritizes funding for national security and veterans.

· Includes the Defense, Homeland Security and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bills for FY2014 as passed by the House.

Fairness: Provides healthcare fairness and taxpayer relief by defunding and delaying Obamacare until 2015.