Hardwood Floors October/November 2025

By Dana Lee Cole

Members of Congress returned on September 2 facing an immediate deadline to fund the government past September 30. That is when the current Continuing Resolution (CR) expires. While both chambers have moved on some appropriations measures, the likelihood of acting on all 12 appropriations bills before the end of September is near zero. That means another CR will be required. At this writing, a government shutdown appears to be possible due to partisan divide over a July-enacted, Democrat-opposed “rescissions” package that claws back about $9 billion in already appropriated funds. This action followed closely on the heels of the budget reconciliation bill that also was passed despite unified Democrat opposition. A government funding CR will require 60 votes in the U.S. Senate, meaning a handful of Senate Democrats will have to vote for it. Given that Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) still is taking heat from his caucus for agreeing to the last CR in March to avert a shutdown, the table appears set for a government funding lapse of some duration.

Over the centuries, wood floors have stood the test of time and leave a rich heritage for future generations to come. Like the early craftsmen who built this country, we proudly make all of our products in the USA, where we help support our own American craftsmen, their families and communities. When it’s time to choose a floor that honors tradition but has timeless appeal and can last more than a lifetime, choose a solid hardwood floor from Maxwell Hardwood Flooring.

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