Tag: gridlock
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White House Leaders Achieve New Milestone in Stalemate Diplomacy: Agree to Disagree on What Day It Is
Washington, D.C. – In a milestone hailed by administration officials as “a testament to the power of democratic gridlock,” senior White House leaders today successfully reached consensus on a new policy of formal disagreement regarding the current calendar date. The achievement caps 19 months of closed-door negotiations characterized by what insiders call “unparalleled commitment to…
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Congress Announces New Shutdown Game Show: “Who’s the Biggest Grudge Holder?
Washington, D.C. – In response to mounting public frustration over recurring government shutdowns, Congressional leaders on Thursday announced a joint bipartisan initiative: a prime-time television game show called “Who’s the Biggest Grudge Holder?” The program, produced in partnership with C-SPAN, will feature lawmakers from both chambers competing to see who can stall federal funding the…