Federal Shutdown Budget Approval Options for the future January 2019

Federal Shutdown Budget Approval Options.

Inclusion & Diversity across the board.

Was the military industrial contractors affected by the 2018-2019 federal shutdown?

Options for shutdown for consideration:
1. All non 'TS' (top secret) related contractor programs under DOD shift to GSA that will be affected by any future federal shutdowns if DOD budget was approved before other federal agencies and programs;
2. 10-day limit on federal shutdowns,
3. during 10-day limit concessions and approvals by Legislative and Executive branches of government,
4. agreement MUST be reached during this only 10-day limit for concessions, agreements, and approvals, if not
5. previous yeas approved budget immediately approved and implemented for COOP with built in cost of inflation for next budget period.

END OF BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS UNTIL NEXT PERIOD.

"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist."
Dwight D. Eisenhower.

January 25, 2019. House Homeland Security Committee. Chairman Thompson Statement on the Trump Shutdown’s Homeland Security Impact

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chairman Thompson Statement on the Trump Shutdown’s Homeland Security Impact Today marks the second missed paycheck for 800,000 Feds January 25, 2019 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the Trump Shutdown and its continued negative impact on our frontline homeland security personnel who are charged with keeping the nation safe and secure.  Yesterday, Chairman Thompson hosted a Congressional Panel discussion featuring former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on the effects of the Trump Shutdown on the Department of Homeland Security.  Today marks the second paycheck missed for the DHS workforce, including approximately 800,000 federal employees. “Now into its second month, the effects of the Trump Shutdown are becoming more worrisome for the safety of the nation by the day.  It has become clear from hearing from those on the frontlines that even if the shutdown ended today, we will be dealing with the consequences of it for months – or even years – to come. Quite simply, the shutdown is undermining the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to secure the homeland and protect the American people.” “I have no doubts about the dedication of the public servants that protect our skies, waterways, and borders.  However, I continue to be worried that not having a paycheck – and not knowing when the next one will come – will serve as an altogether avoidable distraction to those whose jobs require laser focus on keeping our homeland secure.” “Our homeland security personnel have been showing remarkable strength during this uncertain time, but I am afraid even the slightest additional stressor could call the resilience of our system into doubt. Donald Trump’s running a government like this defies logic and common sense.” Link to Funding the Frontline Event Link to Fact Sheet on Shutdown Impact on DHS #  #  # Media contact: Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978