Congress's Stopgap Funding Approach Avoids Shutdown

The video discusses the potential messiness of the 2018 government shutdown, highlighting private negotiations among senior leadership to plan the first month. It covers short-term solutions and their implications, emphasizing the political uncertainty heading into the New Year.

What are the expected conditions during the first couple of weeks of 2018 regarding the government shutdown?

What kind of negotiations are anticipated among senior leadership officials?

How might the ability to get back on track quickly affect the government shutdown situation?

What does the term 'bare bones' refer to in the context of the government shutdown?

What uncertainties are posed by the government shutdown heading into the New Year?