As if there was any doubt of Twitters influence in the modern world, it has extended its reach into policy deliberation. Senator Charles Shumer (D-NY) tweeted “Tks w/ @SpeakerBoehner were going well- serious budget cuts discussed until Tea Party forced him 2 move goalposts [Tea Party] is only obstacle 2 deal.” Shortly after Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA) tweeted right back “If @SenatorReid @ChuckSchumer force gov to partially shut down b/c they oppose sensible spending cuts, Americans will hold them accountable.”
Both Shumer and Cantor want to avoid a government shutdown but they have different visions in mind for the spending cuts and tax increases involved that would avert that crisis. I truly hope that both sides reach an agreement because my pay would be suspended and more importantly it would solidify what we already believe about congress: They are stubborn, incompetent fools who can't reach a solution on anything.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/52173_Page2.html
i think its cool that we can see what is happening every step of the way in policy making. these are issues that can have an impact on everyone and it seems like this is a way to get the public more interested in washington.
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