Posted 9/27/2023, 1:39:00 PM

Fetterman Blasts House Republicans for Risking Shutdown, Calls it 'Petty Chaos'

Fetterman slams House Republicans for causing 'petty chaos' that could lead to a government shutdown.
He says the last shutdown resulted in a credit downgrade and this one will make Americans suffer.
Fetterman calls it 'petty chaos by diminished men' with nothing to gain.
The government will shut down on Oct. 1 without new spending legislation that the House can't agree on.
Fetterman pledged to wear a suit if the House stops the shutdown, but it looks like he can keep his hoodie.

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9/19/2023

Fetterman's Casual Clothing Sparks Debate in Senate Over Dress Code

Senator John Fetterman has faced backlash from Republicans after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer relaxed the Senate's dress code, allowing lawmakers to dress casually without violating protocol.

9/20/2023

Fetterman Offers to Wear Suit If House Avoids Shutdown, Pokes Fun at GOP's Dress Code Criticism

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9/21/2023

Fetterman Gets Emotional Discussing Disability Struggles and Seeking to Support Disabled Communities as Senator

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9/22/2023

Fetterman Gets Emotional Describing Stroke Recovery Struggles, Pushes for More Disability Access in Senate

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman became emotional during a committee hearing as he discussed the ridicule he faced following a major health scare last year, highlighting the importance of empathy and support for people with disabilities.

9/25/2023

Fox News Hosts Mock Fetterman's Casual Clothes and Stroke Recovery

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9/28/2023

Fetterman Calls for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment, Likens Senator to Tony Soprano

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) calls for Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation amid federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that he is not interested in Menendez's explanation.

9/29/2023

Republican Budget Standoff Risks Government Shutdown, Economic Fallout

Republican infighting over budget legislation has increased the risk of a government shutdown in the US, potentially leading to thousands of federal workers without pay and negatively impacting the economy, including a reduction in GDP growth and a potential credit rating downgrade.

10/1/2023

Fetterman Votes to Fund Government, Frustrated with Congressional Dysfunction

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman expresses frustration with Congress for recurring shutdown threats after Senate approval of a continuing resolution to fund the government, stating that "pushing the snooze button solves nothing, because these same losers will try to pull the same s— in 45 days."

10/12/2023

Fetterman Opens Up About Congress Dysfunction, Mental Health on Colbert

Senator John Fetterman criticized the quality of lawmakers in Congress, stating that "America is not sending their best and brightest" and expressing concern over the decision-making capabilities of certain individuals in power.

10/12/2023

Fetterman Faces Criticism Over Comments on Congress, Attire and Health Struggles After Stroke

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Posted 9/27/2023, 1:39:00 PM

Fetterman Blasts House Republicans for Risking Shutdown, Calls it 'Petty Chaos'

Fetterman slams House Republicans for causing 'petty chaos' that could lead to a government shutdown.
He says the last shutdown resulted in a credit downgrade and this one will make Americans suffer.
Fetterman calls it 'petty chaos by diminished men' with nothing to gain.
The government will shut down on Oct. 1 without new spending legislation that the House can't agree on.
Fetterman pledged to wear a suit if the House stops the shutdown, but it looks like he can keep his hoodie.

huffpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/19/2023

Fetterman's Casual Clothing Sparks Debate in Senate Over Dress Code

Senator John Fetterman has faced backlash from Republicans after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer relaxed the Senate's dress code, allowing lawmakers to dress casually without violating protocol.

9/20/2023

Fetterman Offers to Wear Suit If House Avoids Shutdown, Pokes Fun at GOP's Dress Code Criticism

9/21/2023

Fetterman Gets Emotional Discussing Disability Struggles and Seeking to Support Disabled Communities as Senator

Senator John Fetterman choked up while discussing the struggles faced by individuals with disabilities during a Senate hearing, highlighting the ridicule he has faced for his own disability.

9/21/2023

Fetterman Meets Zelenskyy in Casual Attire, Sparking Backlash After Senate Dress Code Change

Democratic Senator John Fetterman faced criticism for attending a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in casual attire, highlighting the recent elimination of the Senate dress code.

9/22/2023

Fetterman Gets Emotional Describing Stroke Recovery Struggles, Pushes for More Disability Access in Senate

9/25/2023

Fox News Hosts Mock Fetterman's Casual Clothes and Stroke Recovery

9/28/2023

Fetterman Calls for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment, Likens Senator to Tony Soprano

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) calls for Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation amid federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that he is not interested in Menendez's explanation.

9/29/2023

Republican Budget Standoff Risks Government Shutdown, Economic Fallout

10/1/2023

Fetterman Votes to Fund Government, Frustrated with Congressional Dysfunction

10/12/2023

Fetterman Opens Up About Congress Dysfunction, Mental Health on Colbert

10/12/2023

Fetterman Faces Criticism Over Comments on Congress, Attire and Health Struggles After Stroke

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., faced social media backlash after claiming that America is not sending its "best and brightest" to Congress during an interview with Stephen Colbert.