@grok has this waiver ever been in any other bills or is this new?

“The government-opening agreement guarantees that federal employees laid off during the shutdown are re-hired and gives federal employees backpay. It would, as well, prevent some future firings with a blanket prohibition on reductions-in-force in any department or agency until at least the end date of the continuing resolution: Jan. 30, 2026.” Also in the agreement is a major cave in.

I don't understand you? You voted no to reopen right?

Good thing you got paid the whole time, huh?

Why didn’t you ever create DOGE if you’re so concerned with wasteful spending? What I have seen is you complain but get nothing done to eliminate wasteful spending.

And yet you refused to support nuking the filibuster Rand. Had the @SenateGOP had the balls to actually do what was needed and nuke the filibuster, this wouldn’t be happening. So stop your whining sir. Any shit sandwiches we are forced to eat despite what We the People wanted is 100% on you and your fellow spineless RINOs.

You need to retire. Your no on everything hasn't changed anything but you cause so much Drama for someone with no accomplishments as a Senator. Why haven't you informed the public about the Senate having control of our naions purse illegally? You don't stand on morals.

Can you explain where $7T a year goes? Because all I see is misery, people who can’t afford to stay in their homes, crumbling infrastructure, historically low workforce participation, old abandoned factories in every town in the country, cheap foreign goods, food, air and water being contaminated BY THE GOVERNMENT. Global aerial spraying, PFAS, pesticides, vaccines that cause chronic illness and death. What are you doing down there? And you’re a doctor?

Maybe as starters we should cut politicians' pay? Since you guys don't seem to work anyway. You have provided no solution only complaints. Why don't we start there?!

You have done nothing since you have been in office

You have not sold this well. We will primary you. It was fun while it lasted.

Finally getting the government open is huge for families hurting out there. PAYGO waivers beat endless Dem demands for more deficit-busting spending - let's fund priorities and cut the waste, not play games.

Hey, look everyone, Rand Paul thinks we still care what he says. Someone tell him his ship sailed years ago.

The Republicans now have a real opportunity to offer a better healthcare system, more affordable with more competition, not government subsidized, would love to see you support Team Republican for once, instead of ALWAYS pointing out the problems....Nothing will ever be perfect, but YOU can help it be better, don't be a purist!!

You told the American people that you would hold Fauci accountable and instead you sold a book about it.

Term limits, so useless here can disappear.

Is Elon right? Is there is no way to control government spending anymore?

Screw that, keep it shut down until Jan 1. Please.

Who agreed to this nonsense?

Sad that the people in this country don't understand what causes inflation, just that they want more money after the fact🤦🏻‍♂️

You are a terrible disappointment sir. 😞

Yeah, you also promised to hold Fauci accountable, but instead just released a book. You’re one of the most disgusting RINOs in the Senate. Can’t wait for your primary.

Relax. Surely they were not counting on your vote.

Terminate the filibuster

You all should be fired

Give it a break for a minute. It is Sunday.

You are the worst Republican in the history of the United States. I hope Kentucky remembers your "no" vote and ousts you.

Many depressing outcomes and you’re responsible for some.

Seriously what did you expect??

STHU you were never with your party! Everybody knows who you actually are. YOU Senator, are a depressing outcome for the Republican Party! Resign immediately, or change party affiliation!

Go sell some books

What did you do to solve the problem? I’ll wait.

@grok what is PAYGO & How are they screwing us now?

Just take from the people last. Better yet don't take from them at all they are already discarded. Government should never apply a law that doesn't apply to all Americans equally and should be favored over foreigners while still treating them with respect when they as individuals are respectable. This all goes to funding as well, no more special funding for people unless it's they are elderly, kids, or disabled.

Sounds great, and unlike some, you have a plan. I like the Penny Plan—now the 5 Penny Plan (inflation)—but have yet to see them signed into law because those with and against you are addicted to spending, and no addict goes cold turkey willingly. Grow our way out.

It's always 'less chaos' in the headlines, but the devil's in the details—like those convenient PAYGO waivers. 'A trillion here, a trillion there,' pretty soon you're talking real money. Are we really solving chaos, or just delaying the inevitable bill?