Watch: Thune and Schumer converse as authorities shutdown set to be longest ever

Senate Majority Leader John Thune paid tribute to the late former Vice President Dick Cheney earlier than speaking concerning the ongoing authorities shutdown in his speech on the chamber’s ground on Wednesday. Thune spoke about federal staff’ missed paychecks and journey delays, whereas Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer targeted on Democrats’ well being care calls for.

0:00 Sen. John Thune
9:10 Sen. Chuck Schumer

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