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House Speaker Mike Johnson faces backlash from voters on C-Span for GOP's role in government shutdown. Military mom begs for legislation to ensure her kids' medication. Johnson blames Democrats, refuses to call House back. #GovernmentShutdown

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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 60 points 1 week ago (6 children)

“If we see a lapse in pay come the 15th, my children do not get to get the medication that’s needed for them to live their life,” she said. “As a Republican, I am disappointed in my party and I’m very disappointed in you because you do have the power to call the House back." Samantha knows what's going on, and so do many GOP constituents, and most US citizens, I suspect.

[–] chisel@piefed.social 44 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (5 children)

Yes, but Mike Johnson said "no, aktcushally it's The Dems fault". Checkmate, sick children!

[–] chisel@piefed.social 36 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Tbf, if the Republicans had their way, it wouldn't have been a problem in the first place since her children would have been dead long ago. But, alas, why must the Democrats treat us this way.

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