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Fuller: Short-term shutdown won't hurt economy
While timing is important and tourism dollars will not be spent in Washington, professor Stephen Fuller of George Mason University says the economy really wouldn't notice the shutdown. He says although it will have no affect on GDP it is the companies and individuals that will be affected. He speaks to CNN's American Morning about the uncertainty being the big issue not the actual change in spending patterns.
How a government shutdown would affect Dems, GOP
Washington (CNN) - Spurred by a hastily arranged evening meeting between President Barack Obama and the top two congressional leaders, negotiators worked into Thursday to try to resolve remaining differences in a possible budget deal that would avert a government shutdown. If there is no deal by midnight Friday, when the current spending authorization measure expires, parts of the government will close down.
If the shutdown were to happen, how would it affect the public's perception of the Democrats, the GOP and the Tea Party? CNN contributor John Avlon joined American Morning hosts Ali Velshi, Kiran Chetry and Christine Romans to explain.
Tea Party leaders: Democrats 'out of touch' on budget cuts
With just two days left for Congress to come to an agreement on the 2011 federal government's budget, Tea Party Patriots' national coordinators Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin respond to Democrats' comments that the Tea Party budget cuts are "extreme" and fueling the drive toward a government shutdown.
Meckler and Martin say the Tea Party has successfully changed the tone of the budget debate. "They have said we are extreme, " Meckler says about the Democrats, "but they are out of touch with American public opinion."
The Tea Party leaders say "spending is out of control," and explain why their "responsible cuts" are needed.
Catch the full interview here:
Malcolm X book reveals startling details of his assassination
Details in a new biography about the life and legacy of Malcolm X reveal new information about the activist’s early life and his assassination in 1965.
The book, Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, suggests that police were aware of death threats against Malcolm X and stood back, and that different people may have been involved in the assassination than those convicted.
Today on American Morning, Zaheer Ali, the lead researcher on the book who has spent most of his academic career researching Malcolm X, talks about reactions to the new information with AM’s Ali Velshi. He explains the importance of revisiting Malcolm X’s story.
Van Hollen hopes 'cooler heads prevail' in budget demands
Earlier on American Morning, Texas Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling told AM's Christine Romans that Senate Democrats have done little to help reach a budget deal for funding the federal government. "So far there's nothing in the Senate," Hensarling said. "The Democrats not only do they not have a bill, they don't have a plan. They've put nothing on the table."
Maryland Democrat Rep. Chris Van Hollen responds this morning with AM's Kiran Chetry. Van Hollen says it is the Republicans' unwillingness to move on their position, rather, that is holding back a deal. He says Tea Party Republicans are "fueling this drive toward a shutdown."
"I really hope that cooler heads will prevail," Van Hollen tells AM, "because if you go to a shutdown, it will create all sorts of problems around the country."
Watch Van Hollen's full interview with Kiran here:
Obama intervening in budget battle 'better late than never'
The budget battle continues in Washington today with only a few days left for Congress to come to an agreement on the 2011 federal budget. If a deal is not reached by Friday at midnight, part of the government will shut down. President Obama has called a White House meeting Tuesday for Congressional leaders to try to reach a deal and avoid the shutdown.
So, how close is Congress to closing a deal? Today on American Morning, AM’s Christine Romans talks with Texas Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a member of the GOP leadership involved with negotiations.
Hensarling tells AM that Obama stepping in is "better late than never." But, he says, not having a Senate bill is a problem. "I'm afraid the Senate probably wants to have a shutdown. They think it's in their political best interest."
For the full interview, watch here:
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