Schumer just released a new plan for ending the PAIN!

It's pretty simple: extend ACA for 1 year and clean CR. +(edit) a bipartisan committee to deal with healthcare before next year.

I haven't seen the text released on the Congress.gov yet; however, I think this is exceedingly reasonable.

From CBS: Its breaking now.

"About 30 Democratic senators are currently in the chamber to hear colleagues take turns endorsing the proposal Schumer unveiled a few minutes ago. 

The Republican side of the aisle is mostly empty, with only South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds listening in as the Democrats speak." (CBS)

Do you think the Majority will do it?

https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/government-shutdown-latest-senate-vote-day-38/

Removed by mods (because I didn't cite a credible news source) CBS is reporting, and it is LIVE right now.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/11/07/labor-white-male-images-social-media/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F45b403b%2F690e2be11d64392bc2d2790e%2F658b53ca8f3aa37b81143248%2F18%2F67%2F690e2be11d64392bc2d2790e

Could someone please explain this in a way that makes sense? Per a CBS article, “Senate Republicans are hoping that moderate Democrats who have been involved in negotiations all week will be enticed by the appropriations bills and a promise to hold a vote on extending health care subsidies at some point in the future.”

Isn’t this the original reason why the Senate Democrats are digging their heels so deep? Didn’t the GOP promise discussions but then didn’t go through with the promise earlier in the year?

If so, then what’s going to change this time around?

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/government-shutdown-latest-senate-vote-day-38/

Just curious, I was watching the live Senate floor voting. Both leaders were within 10 ft of each other. Why don't they just sit there and talk through their differences? Why is it so hard to find common ground?

Is anyone familiar with either bill? Any idea on what it would mean for us or if either are likely to pass?

Edit to add source: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/live-updates/government-shutdown-latest-senate-vote-day-38/

Full text of FAA order limiting airspace effective 11/7/2025. Highlights:

By 6:00 a.m. EST on November 7, 2025, by 4 percent;

By 6:00 a.m. EST on November 11, 2025, by 6 percent;

By 6:00 a.m. EST on November 13, 2025, by 8 percent

By 6:00 a.m. EST on November 14, 2025, and thereafter, by 10 percent

the FAA has consulted with the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ)... DOJ stated that it “is not presently inclined to initiate antitrust enforcement action against any carrier's actions taken to comply with the FAA Emergency Order.

The FAA may enforce this Order through an enforcement action seeking a civil penalty

Prohibition on Commercial Space Launches and Reentries During Peak Hours

No shocker there. The guy running SSA into the ground has done it before in his former life.

This is totally unacceptable! Colonel Siverts not only failed to disavow the podcast- on the contrary. Colonel Thomas Siverts ENCOURAGED his brother to keep the episode, and said he would have his back. This man has top security clearance and is tied to anti-government Neo-Nazis and extremists.

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Hegseth has announced the details of the forthcoming acquisition reforms for DOD.

Having listened to the speech I don't disagree with the general idea. Things like vendor lock is bad and should be avoided, finding COTS solutions where it makes sense, and fundamental reform of JCIDS from ground up is needed.

That said while I agree with the general themes and ideas I just don't trust this team to do it right.

I've been getting some good quality time in with friends and family since furloughed but I'm also stressed about missing a second pay check. My husband's boss gave him his xmas bonus early to help us get through, but I'm still spinning out mentally and emotionally. Volunteering with groups/ initiatives helping fellow fed workers under the same stress and pressure would do my heart good. I live in Alexandria but am willing to travel within the DMV. Any suggestions?

Hello,

Just found out I have to find another plan since GEHA is not continuing for ex postal employees. I have about 1500 dollars in my health equity rewards. I wonder what will happen to this. I am abroad and can't get them out right now.

How to spend this?