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Editorial: Is It Policy or Politics?

In 2018, parts of the government shut down because a consensus could not be reached about President Trump’s proposed border wall. This time around, despite the July 4, 2025 passage of Public Law No: 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and passage of the current CR by the House of Representatives, final budget approval for the 2025-2026 fiscal year is currently stalled in the Senate after nine—count them, nine—roll call votes.…
October 16, 2025
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Cooperstown Food Pantry Offers Shutdown Help

Cooperstown Food Pantry Offers Help In Shutdown COOPERSTOWN – With February SNAP benefits being issued early, the Cooperstown Food Pantry is  reminding families that those benefits must last through February. However, the Cooperstown Food Pantry is open 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 25 Church St., and are open to anyone in need of emergency feeding assistance. Information, call 547-8902 or visit www.cooperstownfoodpantry.org.…
January 24, 2019
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Catholic Charities Offers Help To Federal Workers

U.S. Shutdown At Record 23 Days Catholic Charities Offers Help To Federal Workers ONEONTA – The Oneonta office of Catholic Charities, which serves Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties, is joining efforts to assist furloughed federal workers. Through programs like food pantries, counseling, and information and referrals, Catholic Charities can offer some assistance to workers who may be struggling at this time,  Paul McEvoy Albany diocese spokesman, announced over the weekend. With U.S. government shutdown in its record 23rd day,  local people affected…
January 13, 2019
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Delgado To Refuse Paycheck Until End Of U.S. Shutdown

Delgado To Refuse Paycheck Until End Of U.S. Shutdown With federal employees in Upstate New York and across the country missing their first paycheck Friday because of the government shutdown, U.S. Antonio Delgado, D-19th, today said he will be asking the House of Representatives chief administrative officer to withhold his pay as long as the shutdown continues. “As someone who grew up in a working-class family in Schenectady,” said Delgado in a statement issued from his Washington D.C. office. ”…
January 10, 2019
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Faso Votes For House Bill, Faults Senate For Shutdown

Faso Votes For House Bill, Faults Senate For Shutdown U.S. Rep. John Faso, R-19, who represents Otsego County, voted yesterday for the House bill to avoid a governmental shutdown, and today blamed a “cynical ploy” by Senate Democrats for failing to follow through. Here is his statement:…
January 20, 2018

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