SCHUMER'S SHUTDOWN COST HOW MUCH?! Democrats like Jon Ossoff and Chuck Schumer held the American people hostage for 43 days and received nothing for their childish actions. Instead of supporting a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open – which they did 13 times during the Biden administration – Democrats blackmailed this country by demanding a $1.5 trillion spending spree for things like free health care for illegal immigrants in exchange for simply doing their job.Fortunately, a few sensible Democrats agreed to work with Republicans and reopen the government, but the vast majority – including every single Democrat representing Georgia in Congress – voted to continue inflicting as much pain on the American people as possible. Almost everyone I’ve spoken with throughout our state over the past few weeks was either personally affected by this national nightmare or knew someone who was struggling because of it. It’s heartbreaking, unnecessary, and unacceptable. While the Democrats might not have gotten any wins from this temper tantrum, Georgians, and our entire country, still paid a steep, steep price: The first month of the shutdown cost the economy $7 billion. The first month of the shutdown cost the travel industry $4 billion. The state of Georgia suffered a more than $458 million loss in just one month. 42 million SNAP beneficiaries were only able to receive up to 65% of their benefits. Troop pay was threatened, and federal workers did not get paid. Over 100 Head Start programs, which provide early education and child development resources to low-income households, lost funding. Medicare and Social Security had extra-long wait times due to staff reductions. $15 billion in weekly federal contracts, which businesses nationwide rely on to keep the lights on, went unpaid. 13,0000 air traffic controllers worked without pay, making our skies less safe. Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed due to worker shortages. And those are just the top line figures. The further you dig, the deeper the pain and suffering gets, from museum closures to our nuclear stockpile not having proper oversight. In the face of all this chaos, Democrats stood firmly against the American worker, choosing to use them as leverage to gain more political power. Don’t just take my word for it, hear what Democrats had to say for themselves: Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer : “Every day gets better for us.”House Democrat Whip Katherine Clark : “Of course there will be families that are going to suffer... but it is one of the few leverage times we have.”Bernie Sanders: “[if] you reopen the government and we lose our leverage…”Chris Coons: “Frankly, this is our only moment of leverage.”Leverage, leverage, leverage. That’s what this was about, and it the end, it didn’t even work. So, Democrats, I and the people of Georgia have a question for you, and we demand an answer: Was it worth it?
Representative Buddy Carter
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SCHUMER'S SHUTDOWN COST HOW MUCH?!
 
 

Democrats like Jon Ossoff and Chuck Schumer held the American people hostage for 43 days and received nothing for their childish actions. Instead of supporting a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open – which they did 13 times during the Biden administration – Democrats blackmailed this country by demanding a $1.5 trillion spending spree for things like free health care for illegal immigrants in exchange for simply doing their job.


Fortunately, a few sensible Democrats agreed to work with Republicans and reopen the government, but the vast majority – including every single Democrat representing Georgia in Congress – voted to continue inflicting as much pain on the American people as possible.


Almost everyone I’ve spoken with throughout our state over the past few weeks was either personally affected by this national nightmare or knew someone who was struggling because of it. It’s heartbreaking, unnecessary, and unacceptable.


While the Democrats might not have gotten any wins from this temper tantrum, Georgians, and our entire country, still paid a steep, steep price:


  • The first month of the shutdown cost the economy $7 billion.
  • The first month of the shutdown cost the travel industry $4 billion.
  • The state of Georgia suffered a more than $458 million loss in just one month.
  • 42 million SNAP beneficiaries were only able to receive up to 65% of their benefits.
  • Troop pay was threatened, and federal workers did not get paid.
  • Over 100 Head Start programs, which provide early education and child development resources to low-income households, lost funding.
  • Medicare and Social Security had extra-long wait times due to staff reductions.
  • $15 billion in weekly federal contracts, which businesses nationwide rely on to keep the lights on, went unpaid.
  • 13,0000 air traffic controllers worked without pay, making our skies less safe.
  • Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed due to worker shortages.


And those are just the top line figures. The further you dig, the deeper the pain and suffering gets, from museum closures to our nuclear stockpile not having proper oversight.


In the face of all this chaos, Democrats stood firmly against the American worker, choosing to use them as leverage to gain more political power. Don’t just take my word for it, hear what Democrats had to say for themselves:

  • Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer : “Every day gets better for us.”
  • House Democrat Whip Katherine Clark : “Of course there will be families that are going to suffer... but it is one of the few leverage times we have.”
  • Bernie Sanders: “[if] you reopen the government and we lose our leverage…”
  • Chris Coons: “Frankly, this is our only moment of leverage.”

Leverage, leverage, leverage. That’s what this was about, and it the end, it didn’t even work.

So, Democrats, I and the people of Georgia have a question for you, and we demand an answer: Was it worth it?
 
 

Buddy's Briefing
 
 

On this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss the end to the Ossoff-Schumer shutdown.
 

From our nations capitol CDXCXLII
 
 

Monday, November 10, 2025: On Saturday, I had the honor of addressing the Bulloch County GOP Party at their monthly meeting in Statesboro before heading to Garden City in Chatham County, where I volunteered at the Feed the Hungry food giveaway held at my alma mater, Robert W. Groves High School. Afterwards, I headed to our Savannah district office, where I had a virtual interview on Fox News Streaming to discuss the federal government shutdown and the Mamdani Act that I have introduced. After traveling to Atlanta yesterday afternoon, I have a radio interview this morning on POTUS Morning show on SiriusXM, where I discuss the shutdown as well as other news of the day. Next, I have a virtual interview with WSB-TV in Atlanta to discuss the shutdown before joining a GOP member call with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who brings us up to date on the negotiations surrounding the shutdown. Next, I head to the offices of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) in downtown Atlanta, where I join journalists Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell on their Politically Georgia podcast as we discuss news of the day. After a great interview, I head to the headquarters of Coca-Cola, also in downtown Atlanta as I have a tour of their innovation lab, where they develop and test new products. After a great visit, I have a virtual interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss the shutdown and news of the day.

Rep. Carter visits Coke Innovation Lab

Tuesday, November 11, 2025: I’m up early and live on Newsmax this morning as we discuss the shutdown and news of the day, and afterwards head to Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett County, north of Metro Atlanta, to the YMCA for a Veterans Day Salute featuring Mayor Mike Mason as the guest speaker. Hosted by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, this salute is in its second year and honors our nation’s veterans. Next, I head to Loganville, east of Metro Atlanta, in Walton and Gwinnett counties, where the city, in partnership with American Legion Post 233, honors veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The event is emceed by Mayor Skip Baliles and includes veteran speakers, wreath laying, and a public recognition of the service of local veterans. Immediately after the event, I have a live Fox Business interview on Varney & Co. to discuss the shutdown and news of the day. Afterwards, I head to Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Northeast of Metro Atlanta, and once I arrive, I have a virtual interview with 11Alive TV in Atlanta to discuss the shutdown. Afterwards, I head to the Gwinnett County Veterans Memorial Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebration, where they honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Located inside the historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville, the Museum features an extensive collection of military artifacts, including photographs, uniforms, and personal memorabilia. After a great program, I head to the airport for my flight to Washington.

Rep. Carter on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 12, 2025: After arriving in Washington late last night, I’m up early and live on Fox and Friends First as I discuss what hopefully will be a vote later tonight to end the shutdown. Later in the morning, I head to a meeting with Energy and Commerce (E&C) members and staff before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, followed by a meeting with representatives from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Once back in our office, I join in on our all staff conference call before having a virtual interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss the pending vote tonight to end the shutdown. Next, I head to an E&C member meeting where we discuss our agenda for the next few months before heading to our first vote series of the day, followed by an hour of debate, and then our final vote of the day, where the Schumer/Ossoff shutdown finally comes to an end on day 43.

 Rep. Carter speaks at the Bulloch County GOP

 Thursday, November 13, 2025: After a late-night flight from Washington last night, I wake up in Atlanta and, once again, I’m up early for a TV interview as I join Mornings with Maria on Fox Business as we discuss the end of the shutdown and news of the day. Later in the morning, I join The David Webb show on SiriusXM Patriot for a radio interview where we discuss the end of the shutdown and news of the day. Afterwards, I head to Roswell in Fulton County, north of Metro Atlanta, as I am honored to be the guest speaker of the Roswell Rotary Club, one of the most accomplished Rotary organizations in the state. After speaking to this great group, I head to the airport for a flight to Savannah, where I have an event tonight, and after the event, I drive back to Atlanta for an early morning meeting.  

 Rep. Carter speaks at the Roswell Rotary

 Friday, November 14, 2025: I’m honored to be a member of the Board of Trustees for my alma mater, Young Harris College (YHC), and this morning we have a board meeting in Atlanta. Located in the North Georgia Mountains, YHC is renowned for its liberal arts education, promoting intellectual curiosity and a holistic development of its students. YHC was a two-year school when I attended, and it truly changed my life. In his book “The Mountains Within Me,” former Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator Zell Miller referred to YHC as a shoe factory because things came out in pairs. This was the case with my wife and I as we met at YHC and have been married for 47 years now.  After our board meeting, I have a conference call with the CEO of a pharmaceutical manufacturer to discuss my efforts in bringing drug prices down by reforming the insurance business. Next, I have a conference call with our Chief of Staff and District Director before filming this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.

Rep. Carter Volunteers at Feed the Hungry
 
 

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The only county in Georgia named after a woman is Hart County, named for Nancy Hart, a patriot and warrior in the fight against the British during the Revolutionary War.
 
 

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