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The US government has shutdown due to Congress failing to agree on a budget by the September 30th deadline. This has resulted in nearly 1 million government employees and contractors being furloughed without pay. The main issue causing the shutdown is disagreement over the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) between Republicans, who want to defund it, and Democrats, who want to allow it to continue as is for now. If a resolution is not reached soon, Republicans may use an upcoming vote on raising the debt ceiling as another opportunity to oppose Obamacare.
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FPTP - The Annual US Budget Fight
The US government shut down in October 2013 after Congress failed to agree on a budget by the deadline. Republicans used the budget deadline to try and delay the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in 2010. The shutdown resulted in over 700,000 federal employees being furloughed without pay and the closure of some national parks and services. There are a few options to resolve the shutdown, including passing a clean budget without the healthcare provision, Democrats accepting changes, or a compromise. However, there does not seem to be much willingness to compromise from Republicans currently.
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Running head: S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20191
S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20193
S.1494-Secure and Protect Act Of 2019
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
S.1494-Secure and Protect Act of 2019
Problem ID and
Solution
President Donald Trump has not provided a roadmap for re-establishing the U.S. refugee and asylum systems. The refugee crisis is an international issue, and the U.S. should embrace becoming a global humanitarian leader on the disaster. In response, a S.1494-Secure and Protect Act of 2019 bill aims to prevent and respond to the U.S. government’s decisions and tries to close the U.S. openings for refugees and asylum-seekers (S. 1494 — 116th Congress, 2019). The bill will ensure the amendment of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to shield alien juveniles. Also, a review of the Immigration and Nationality Act will ensure no more oppression of the asylum-seekers system as well as building refugee application and clearance bodies outside the country. It gives a vision for responding to the global refugee crisis as well as restoring the U.S. humanitarian lost glory under Donald Trump. Senator Graham Lindsey of South Carolina introduced the bill on May 15, 2019, in Congress.
CAN Analysis
Biblical Guidelines
Efforts to undermine the country's programs for refugees and asylum is an injustice issue. The government is always responsible for the safeguarding the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers according to the fundamental right for refugees which is the right not to be subject to oppression, established in Article 33 of the 1951 Convention (Erickson, 2019). The biblical teachings provide guidelines in evaluation of the U.S. government's refugee issues, Muslim ban, and the border wall (McDowell, 2008). The Bible brings out an obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality. In Deuteronomy 23:15-16, the Bible says, "You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you…" Also, Acts 18:2 says, "And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently having come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome," “Fincham, 2018). As per Scriptures, it is a government's responsibility to protect the rights and interests of refugees and asylum-seekers.
The Constitutional Guidelines
The Refugee Act of 1980 passed in the Congress in the United States gives legal grounds for the current U.S. Refugee Admission Program. President Jimmy Carter signed the Act into legislation on March 17, 1980. The law provides a permanent and systematic process for admitting refugees of particular humanitarian interest to the U.S. and offers comprehensive and equal provisions for the immediate absorption and resettlement of refugees and asylum.
Political
The bill is at its introduction stage and was tabled in the Senate on May 15, 2019. It was read two times in the Senate and presented to t.
Running head S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20191S.1494-S.docx
Running head: S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20191
S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20193
S.1494-Secure and Protect Act Of 2019
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
S.1494-Secure and Protect Act of 2019
Problem ID and
Solution
President Donald Trump has not provided a roadmap for re-establishing the U.S. refugee and asylum systems. The refugee crisis is an international issue, and the U.S. should embrace becoming a global humanitarian leader on the disaster. In response, a S.1494-Secure and Protect Act of 2019 bill aims to prevent and respond to the U.S. government’s decisions and tries to close the U.S. openings for refugees and asylum-seekers (S. 1494 — 116th Congress, 2019). The bill will ensure the amendment of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to shield alien juveniles. Also, a review of the Immigration and Nationality Act will ensure no more oppression of the asylum-seekers system as well as building refugee application and clearance bodies outside the country. It gives a vision for responding to the global refugee crisis as well as restoring the U.S. humanitarian lost glory under Donald Trump. Senator Graham Lindsey of South Carolina introduced the bill on May 15, 2019, in Congress.
CAN Analysis
Biblical Guidelines
Efforts to undermine the country's programs for refugees and asylum is an injustice issue. The government is always responsible for the safeguarding the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers according to the fundamental right for refugees which is the right not to be subject to oppression, established in Article 33 of the 1951 Convention (Erickson, 2019). The biblical teachings provide guidelines in evaluation of the U.S. government's refugee issues, Muslim ban, and the border wall (McDowell, 2008). The Bible brings out an obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality. In Deuteronomy 23:15-16, the Bible says, "You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you…" Also, Acts 18:2 says, "And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently having come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome," “Fincham, 2018). As per Scriptures, it is a government's responsibility to protect the rights and interests of refugees and asylum-seekers.
The Constitutional Guidelines
The Refugee Act of 1980 passed in the Congress in the United States gives legal grounds for the current U.S. Refugee Admission Program. President Jimmy Carter signed the Act into legislation on March 17, 1980. The law provides a permanent and systematic process for admitting refugees of particular humanitarian interest to the U.S. and offers comprehensive and equal provisions for the immediate absorption and resettlement of refugees and asylum.
Political
The bill is at its introduction stage and was tabled in the Senate on May 15, 2019. It was read two times in the Senate and presented to t ...
Obama Pros And Cons Government Shutdown
This document discusses government shutdowns in the United States, their causes and impacts. It notes that government shutdowns have increased in frequency in recent decades due to disagreements around omnibus spending bills that cover diverse topics. Shutdowns cost the US economy billions of dollars and negatively impact many government services that Americans rely on. While some argue shutdowns are healthy, they actually increase long-term government spending and halt progress on important programs.
The Government Shutdown in United States
The document discusses government shutdowns in the United States. It provides details on several shutdowns between 1976-2013, including the causes such as disagreements over funding abortion and budget cuts. Shutdowns result when Congress and the President cannot agree on appropriations bills to fund government operations. During a shutdown, non-essential government services are suspended. The longest shutdowns lasted 18 days under President Carter in 1978 due to disagreements over Medicaid funding for abortions.
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The document discusses recent efforts by the Obama administration to promote and explain the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as its provisions are set to go into effect in the coming months. It outlines public appearances and interviews where the president has discussed the ACA, including on the Tonight Show, Twitter, with state health officials, and at a reception for African American leaders. The administration is aiming to boost understanding of the law and address ongoing confusion among Americans. Polls still show about half the public does not have enough information about how the ACA will impact them.
First 100 Days
Protiviti Flash report details key developments from the first 100 days of the Trump administration, from a business perspective. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/NDPm30bjnfB
MSLGROUP Election Night Report
The document summarizes the results of the 2010 midterm elections. Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives by picking up over 60 seats. They also gained seats in the Senate and governorships. The elections were seen as a referendum on the policies of President Obama and Democratic leadership. Going forward, divided government will likely lead to gridlock on major issues and more incremental policy changes. Republicans will focus on reducing spending and repealing parts of healthcare reform in the new Congress. Many issues were left unfinished in the last session and will carry over into next year.
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Running head S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20191S.1494-S.docx
Running head S.1494-SECURE AND PROTECT ACT OF 20191S.1494-S.docx
The US Government Has Shutdown
- 1. The US Government Has Shutdown Anyone attempting to access a government website today will be notified that, "Due to a lapse in funding, the US Federal Government has shutdown." As I prepared to do research for my upcoming trip, this caused me to have no access to the necessary information I needed. The United States governs the largest economy in the world. The current shutdown has resulted in nearly a million people being furloughed. These people are comprised of government employees, and employees of contractors who rely on government contracts for their livelihood. One gets the feeling of being stuck between two parents where the mother says yes to a plan, the father says no, and the rest of the family is stuck in the middle. What is a Shutdown of the US Government? The Constitution provides congress with the power to authorize the use of federal funds to pay for all expenditures of the government. Just like a family has a budget for the next year, so should the government. When Congress, both the House and the Senate, cannot agree on approving the country's funding, the government is then forced to shut down. This results in workers being furloughed, until funding is once again available. This year, the House and the Senate had until September 30th, to resolve all fiscal issues relating to funding the government. When they failed at this task, and the President indicated he would not sign a bill sent to him which defunded Obamacare, all government operations ceased. Some parts of government continue to remain open, as some personnel are deemed to be essential or in the national interest.
- 2. Many will remember the shutdown of 1995-1996 as the most serious shutdown of recent times. President Clinton and the Congress were locked in a dispute over the funding of Medicare, the environment, education and public health. Some parts of the government were allowed to remain open, while others were forced to close. Eventually the issues were resolved between the two parties, which resulted in the full re-opening of the government in April of 1996. Most other shutdowns lasted a few hours to a few days, and were not as serious as the current one, or the one which occurred under President Clinton. Shutdowns in the past were mainly a result of debt negotiations, while today's shutdown is a result of a policy dispute between the two parties. The main issue in the recent shutdown is the Affordable Care Act, more notably known as Obamacare. Obamacare was signed into law in March of 2010. Its main purpose was to overhaul the United States healthcare system, by providing the population with health care insurance which would be affordable, and provide quality insurance options to those not currently insured. Republicans disagree with this law, and have for years tried to dismantle it. With over 40 votes being called in the House to stop Obamacare, all of which pass in the House, but are rejected by the Senate, the Republican Party is currently using the Annual Federal Budget to once again attempt to stop the full implementation of Obamacare. They strongly believe that the majority of the country does not want Obamacare, and have raised issues with different parts of the law. There are other underlying issues on both sides of the aisle, with Tea Party members being a major obstacle, but the main battle is Obamacare.
- 3. Democrats believe in Obamacare, even though they recognize there are faults with the law. They believe in allowing the program to be implemented as it currently stands, and offer the chance for amendments to be discussed at a later date. This could lead to fruitful and meaningful discussions by both sides. They do not believe in a party or a faction of a party, using the budget as a hostage to attain their goals. Where Can We Go From Here? If the current situation does not resolve itself, the Republican Party may decide to use the Debt Ceiling, which is coming up for passage on the 17th of October, to continue their opposition to Obamacare. Economists worldwide predict that if the USA defaults on its debt, there would be catastrophic consequences that may affect many in the US and other nations. More than likely, the current issues will be resolved soon. Currently there are signs of this happening, but with both sides still distrustful of each other, it remains a cause for concern. Next year's elections for House seats and Senate seats play a significant role in the issue, with many Republicans and Democrats becoming seriously worried about a backlash from voters and not being re-elected. We could see the Republican Party pass a clean budget bill, but on the 17th of October, the Debt Ceiling could prove to be another challenging time. In the meantime, it's the public that's caught between the two fighting factions, and the ones who are most affected by the position of their representative.