Kurt Couchman is a senior fellow in fiscal policy for Americans for Prosperity with a long resume of policy work in think tanks and for members of Congress.
We'll discuss the government "shutdown" that began at midnight Eastern Time.
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway | AP News
Polling at the moment is a little worse for the GOP than I expected it would be, which shows the reason for the ad below: Polls show if Democrats or Republicans will get blamed for shutdown
750K federal workers risk furloughs in government shutdown, CBO estimates
No! The Obamacare subsidy fight is already splitting congressional Republicans - POLITICO
Shutdown near certain after Senate again rejects funding bills - POLITICO
Rand Paul voted "no" as well. BREAKING: Here's How Many Democrats Voted to Shut Down Government
Not today: Compromise Remains Most Valued in D.C. Leaders
I don't think it's true that the Dems are asking for healthcare spending for illegal aliens, but the GOP is definitely making it a key talking point: Government shutdown: The ACA, immigrants and health care