By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-white-house-budget-director-says-chances-of-shutdown-are-between-50-and-60-percent Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House budget director says chances of shutdown are ‘between 50 and 60 percent’ Politics Jan 19, 2018 11:35 AM EDT WASHINGTON — White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is putting the chances of a government shutdown at “between 50 and 60 percent.” Mulvaney spoke to reporters at the White House Friday as the prospect of a shutdown loomed. He said he was “handicapping it” between 50 and 60 percent. But, he added, “we’re planning for it as though it’s 100 percent.” After the House passed a four-week, government-wide spending bill, Senate Democrats vowed a filibuster unless there’s a deal to protect certain young immigrants. Asked about a Plan B, Mulvaney noted talks over a shorter term deal, but said the House may be leaving which could create a funding lapse. Still, he said that he’s open to that. He says: “we’d like to keep the government open.” READ MORE: How a government shutdown could affect your health We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is putting the chances of a government shutdown at “between 50 and 60 percent.” Mulvaney spoke to reporters at the White House Friday as the prospect of a shutdown loomed. He said he was “handicapping it” between 50 and 60 percent. But, he added, “we’re planning for it as though it’s 100 percent.” After the House passed a four-week, government-wide spending bill, Senate Democrats vowed a filibuster unless there’s a deal to protect certain young immigrants. Asked about a Plan B, Mulvaney noted talks over a shorter term deal, but said the House may be leaving which could create a funding lapse. Still, he said that he’s open to that. He says: “we’d like to keep the government open.” READ MORE: How a government shutdown could affect your health We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now