Republicans defeated in budget disagreement with Obama
The lack of bipartisanship between the Republican and Democratic Party resulted in the government shutdown, which was lasted from October 1st to October 17. An approximated 800,000 federal employees were furloughed. Congressional Republicans signed legislation ending the shutdown. The senate voted 81 to 18. President Obama said after signing the bill said he hoped the standoff would not be repeated. It won’t be repeated if both parties put their differences aside for the best of the American people. John A. Boehner told members to hold their heads high, get some rest and think about how they could work better as a team.The matter could have been resolved rather sooner than later but has been resolved. Governments are meant to ensure the safety and well being of it’s citizens, not shut it down. Leadership needs to be taken or a similar event could take place. Leadership in the government would benefit not only the United States but the world.
