Federal workers’ union calls on Democrats to pass GOP funding bill

The largest union representing federal workers is calling on Congress to end the shutdown “today,” siding with Republicans in their demand that lawmakers pass a “clean,” short-term funding bill.

Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, released a statement on Monday arguing that both parties have “made their point” and it’s time to end the “avoidable crisis” affecting the federal workforce.

But the solution he endorsed, a funding measure without any controversial policy amendments, represents a setback for Democrats, who have demanded healthcare concessions as part of any vote. The shutdown is now on day 27 as Senate Democrats block House-passed legislation that would reopen the government through Nov. 21.

“This week, Congress pushed our nation into the fourth week of a full

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