Biden Blasts 'Extreme' House Republicans as US Shutdown Nears

President Joe Biden blasted the "small group of extreme House Republicans" who he says is taking the nation once again to the brink of a federal government shutdown.

Speaking from the White House during a meeting with the Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Biden said a potential shutdown would be particularly devastating to Black and low income families who rely on nutrition assistance and other federal programs to make ends meet.

The nation is facing a Sept. 30 deadline for a shutdown unless Congress finds a way to agree on a spending plan for the new federal fiscal year that starts Sunday.

If a shutdown occurs, some federal workers could be furloughed, and some government services could be suspended until new spending authority is approved.

Biden said he and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed months ago on spending levels for the government and he accused House Republicans of "reneging on the deal."

"Funding the government is one of the most basic fundamental responsibilities of Congress and Republicans in the House don't start doing their job, we should stop electing them," the president said.

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[comebypye]

They should shut down the pay checks of the house of congress.

[darrellbaker-eryg]

You’re the one that gives money to every country in the world but us.

[xtheunknown]

We already pay a price having a mumbling, stumbling, bumbling
Commoder n thief

[sergeybagdasarov]

FJB, the this worthless government down

[randysmith]

Blame, blame, blame. Be nice if he accepted responsibility for some of the chaos.🎉❤😂

[larrywiest]

read it Joe you don't have long, spend that money Joe

[zacharybush]

It’s all your fault pal. Don’t play the blame game. Just man up.

[emmanuelrajah]

Golden Point - All Debt and Interest Payable of any Government, Corporate or Business entity in the World are All at Emmy's Expense ( IMF )

[joshuaDstarks]

Biden is absolutely losing it in the thumbnail.
C’mon, man.

[harlandawson]

FJB, the this worthless government down 😅

[gravystainzzz]

How can anyone even listen to what this man says? It's mind blowing

[emmanuelrajah]

A = All trying to shut down government in any way, any hardship to the people ( azmo )

[danielthomp]

That guy talking....is the problem...AND...if you don't see it....then you are also the problem

[Thomas-qhvj]

Because you spent the budget now you want more to waste you didn't cut any deficit you added one trillion in three months to the debt

[emmanuelrajah]

Golden Point - Telugu people when they distribute food to people, they call it " Anna Danam" or Brother Donation which means that they are donating their Brother which is proof of human sacrifice and distributing the human meat

[emmanuelrajah]

Golden Point - Christopher, the Rajahs and Dhara's and all of Emmy's Past Associstes were also well aware of Emmy's Military Moral Royalty Lineage including Hindu Gods, Prophet Muhammad, Buddha & The Sikh Guru's and All Doing Evil Against Emmy haven't been doing evil just against Emmy but against all Royalty, All God's, All Religions and All people of the world belonging to any Religion.

[pamelariley]

If these are your views, why do you have to read them off a print out. People aren't as stupid

[ShawnEastJohnson]

Joe bro I freakin love ya dude, you're an absolute legend with your STELLAR leadership skills as president.  Keep up the great work my dude, love ya!

[emmanuelrajah]

Golden Point - All Government, Corporate and Business Expenses of all countries of the World are at Emmy's Expense ( IMF)

[emmanuelrajah]

Golden Point - Rice is called Annam or Anna which also means Brother and Telugu People may have been killing and distributing their white brothers in the past.