Ha!
That’s what they’re afraid of!
President Trump just might do that-you never know.
:)
When does Barr get voted out of committee? Can there be a vote by the whole senate by Friday? Can he be “read in” to things while he’s awaiting confirmation (I believe there are some such provisions also presuming he already has necessary clearances active etc.)?
All should see this article: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-shutdown/2019/01/furloughed-feds-wont-be-rifed-if-government-shutdown-extends-past-30-days-omb-says/
My read is that there is standing guidance that the SES is well protected but caveat that guidance could be reissued. I’m also of the mindset of Rush if above post earlier is correct and people are being dissuaded from discussing the possible RIF lest the RATs get restless.
Certainly the shutdown and all the other theater that abounds in this movie sets the stage for SOTU to (once again) be a good place + time for a reality check.
Certainly letting myths & stereotypes ala “Russia” persist and scoundrels abound should not be part of a proper plan ;)
WWG1WGA!
Now that is a very good idea!
Get ‘em all in there, lock the doors, and say nobody’s leaving until we have this thing worked out.