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WASHINGTON — Rep. Trey Gowdy is taken aback by what he calls the crisis mentality on Capitol Hill. Rep. Jeff Duncan is disappointed by what he sees as the excessively partisan atmosphere of Congress.
WASHINGTON — Even by the standards of Capitol Hill, where the bonds of friendship form quickly and endure, the four Republican freshmen from South Carolina stand out.
Potential Effects of a Lapse of Appropriations on Executive Activities
House Republicans want to keep the government open and cut spending. While we don’t know if Senator Reid will shut down the government, it would be irresponsible not to prepare for that possibility.
The freshman class of the 112th Congress finds its strength largely in its numbers, and that strength has been evident in the impasse over this year’s budget that could well precipitate a government shutdown.


