CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – “I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government,” President Donald Trump announced at the start of a press conference Friday. The announcement comes as the shutdown entered the 35th day, the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Terms […]
Given the options the President has to have to deliver speeches away from Washington D.C., the White House is “hesitant to hold a campaign-style rally instead of the State of the Union address because of a perceived informality.” WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump declared his yearly State of the Union address “canceled” on Wednesday after House […]
via praisebaltimore: The government shutdown continues and workers are struggling to make ends meet. Pastor Jamal Bryant and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church wanted to help several of the federal workers from their congregation during this time. According to the Christian Post the church helped 28 workers and was able to give them $300 each. During a Facebook Live, Bryant said, “This has been […]
Cardi B is expressing her frustration with the government shutdown on social media once again. In an Instagram post Sunday, the rapper said, “All you Trump supporters should work for free while the government is shut down to show your support.” Her post comes just hours after President Trump addressed the nation maintaining his demand […]
Ohio State announced Friday that federal employees will be able to receive free tickets to athletic events, according to reports. According to MyFox28Columbus, the first event is the men’s basketball game against Maryland on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Other sports being offered include women’s basketball, men’s ice hockey, wrestling, women’s gymnastics, and men’s lacrosse. Should […]
This shutdown is creating major problems for Metro. The transportation authority sent a letter asking for a solution to the shutdown, saying it’s losing $400,000 each weekday the federal government remains closed! According to FOX 5, Senators from VA and Maryland offered the following statement: “At a time when Metro already is undertaking substantial, disruptive […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio – It is estimated 1 in 8 people in Ohio receive government assistance for groceries. That means 1.5 million people in Ohio alone could be directly affected by what happens with the government shutdown. February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued January 16. That means the next time people will receive […]
The offer will be in effect the duration of the shut down. Stouffer’s, Lago East bank and several other business across Northeast Ohio have offered their support to furloughed government workers during the shutdown. The latest to get in on the action is the renowned, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During an interview with […]
via Wkyc: Stouffer’s is lending a helping hand to government workers affected by the partial government shutdown. In a Facebook post on Friday the company announced it would offer free meals to any worker affected in Northeast Ohio. “Stouffer’s has been a part of the Cleveland community since 1924,” said the company in the post. […]
PENINSULA, Ohio — The partial government shutdown has left most of the employees of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on furlough. And, while the park and its trails technically remain open with a skeleton staff of rangers working to protect visitors and park property, the restrooms are closed, the parking lots are not being plowed, and trash is not […]
In a meeting in the situation room today to discuss ending the partial government shutdown. When Nancy Pelosi was asked was he, meaning Donald Trump, getting his wall? Pelosi’s answer was “NO” so Donald Trump does what any professional does that is interested in coming to an agreement…walks out. I wonder how safe we will […]
The right-wing is currently up in arms over new Representative Rashida Tlaib using the word “motherf*cker” to describe a man who routinely uses sexist language to degrade women, freely hurls insults at everyone and anybody he perceives as a threat, and once mocked a disabled reporter at one of his rallies, to rapturous cheers from his supporters. But you know […]