Blog: My View on the Government Shutdown

Statement

I promise to work across the aisle on a resolution

Because of the inability of the Republican House majority to pass a budget unless it denies life-saving healthcare coverage to millions of Americans, the federal government shut down at midnight tonight. Unfortunately, this means that many services that our citizens rely on -- including IRS call centers, regulatory agencies, and certain functions of the Social Security Administration and Small Business Administration -- will be closed until a funding agreement can be reached. I plan to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on a resolution, and hope Congress can get back to the people's work of creating jobs, growing our economy, strengthening education, passing immigration reform, and helping children and families across the nation strive for a brighter future.

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