CNBC reports:
The partial government shutdown became the longest funding lapse in U.S. history Saturday, as it dragged into its 22nd day.
Congress failed to break an impasse this week over President Donald Trump’s demand for more than $5 billion to build his proposed border wall, even as 800,000 federal workers started to miss paychecks Friday. The closure of nine federal departments will last at least 24 days — and likely longer — as Congress does not convene again until Monday.
If the shutdown continues for two more weeks, its estimated damage to the economy of $6 billion will top the $5.7 billion Trump seeks for the wall, according to S&P Global Ratings.
The partial federal government shutdown is in its 22nd day, which makes it the longest gap in American government funding ever https://t.co/skLJaCPb8I
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 12, 2019
As of today, this shutdown is the longest in history.
The costs are already high: People are missing paychecks, losing business, or working without pay. Our national parks are overrun with trash. The FDA and FBI warn of the harm to our food safety and national security.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 12, 2019
Americans can’t afford another day. Call your senator and demand a vote to re-open: (202) 224-3121
And make sure your friends and family in Kentucky call @senatemajldr:
Louisville: (502) 582-6304
Lexington: (859) 224-8286
Bowling Green: (270) 781-1673
Washington: (202) 224-2541— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 12, 2019
President Trump now presides over largest deficit in our history, the longest shutdown in our history, the biggest drop in International trust of America in our history, etc. Making history as opposed to making america great which is why at this point has historic low approval.
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) January 12, 2019