How are Kentucky politicians reacting to the first shutdown in almost 7 years

KENTUCKY, USA — The federal government has officially shut down as lawmakers struggle to finalize a spending bill ahead of the Wednesday deadline. Senate Democrats voted down a Republican measure to keep funding the government, putting the nation on a near-certain path to its first shutdown in nearly seven years.

While some Kentucky politicians are urging compromise to keep the government open, others are criticizing leadership for the impasse.

The government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) spoke about the issue before the deadline, noting he voted against the government shutdown for both President Biden’s last budget and President Trump’s.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY)

U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY)

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