The federal government has shut down for the first time since 1996 . Marian Currinder , Josh Huder : What will House Speaker John Boehner do ? They say as Boehner faces tough choices , his Speakership hangs in the balance . Currinder , Huder : It is not a formal rule , but rather a promise to uphold the will of a majority of the majority . A shutdown would be a major blow to President Obama's agenda and could also hurt Republicans who are trying to hold on to their majority in Congress.
The federal government has shut down for the first time since 1996 . Marian Currinder , Josh Huder : What will House Speaker John Boehner do ? They say as Boehner faces tough choices , his Speakership hangs in the balance . Currinder , Huder : A shutdown would be a major blow to President Obama's agenda and could also hurt Republicans who are trying to hold on to their majority in Congress.