Congresswoman Brown Astounded by House Republican Strategy to Shut Down Federal Government

Statement

Congresswoman Corrine Brown made the following statement:

"As the current Continuing Resolution is set to expire on Monday at midnight, the sad truth is that Speaker Boehner has surrendered the gavel to the Tea Party, who is disinterested in anything other than defunding or delaying the Affordable Care Act. Given that the Affordable Care Act passed both chambers of the United States Congress, was signed into law by the President of the United States, upheld by the United States Supreme Court, and received a stamp of approval by the American public when they voted to re-elect President Obama, it is now time for House Republicans to accept the ACA, discontinue their obstructionist tactics, and assist their constituents to receive the numerous heath care benefits of Obamacare.

Ironically, even if House Republicans shut down the government, the Affordable Care Act will still be implemented on October 1st, since the health insurance exchanges open regardless of discretionary funding levels or passage of the CR. After 42 failed attempts to repeal and defund the Affordable Care Act, the House majority has chosen to shut down our government rather than working with President Obama and House Democrats to implement the law. They ignore the fact that Americans have already begun receiving benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and by voting to delay the launch of the insurance exchanges next week, Republicans are trying to stop millions of Americans from obtaining access to healthcare.

By not passing a presentable Continuing Resolution, the House majority has once again placed partisanship over doing what is best for the American people. The salaries of more than 800,000 federal employees are at risk, causing them and their families to face uncertainty with respect to their financial obligations. Additionally, housing loans to low and middle incCongresswoman Corrine Brown made the following statement:



"As the current Continuing Resolution is set to expire on Monday at midnight, the sad truth is that Speaker Boehner has surrendered the gavel to the Tea Party, who is disinterested in anything other than defunding or delaying the Affordable Care Act. Given that the Affordable Care Act passed both chambers of the United States Congress, was signed into law by the President of the United States, upheld by the United States Supreme Court, and received a stamp of approval by the American public when they voted to re-elect President Obama, it is now time for House Republicans to accept the ACA, discontinue their obstructionist tactics, and assist their constituents to receive the numerous heath care benefits of Obamacare.



Ironically, even if House Republicans shut down the government, the Affordable Care Act will still be implemented on October 1st, since the health insurance exchanges open regardless of discretionary funding levels or passage of the CR. After 42 failed attempts to repeal and defund the Affordable Care Act, the House majority has chosen to shut down our government rather than working with President Obama and House Democrats to implement the law. They ignore the fact that Americans have already begun receiving benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and by voting to delay the launch of the insurance exchanges next week, Republicans are trying to stop millions of Americans from obtaining access to healthcare.



By not passing a presentable Continuing Resolution, the House majority has once again placed partisanship over doing what is best for the American people. The salaries of more than 800,000 federal employees are at risk, causing them and their families to face uncertainty with respect to their financial obligations. Additionally, housing loans to low and middle income families in rural communities, small businesses and farmers will be put on hold; and job creation will likely slow considerably because of market uncertainty, endangering our fragile economic recovery.



The American people have seen enough. The time has come for Republicans to abandon their reckless and irresponsible agenda and join Democrats to honor America's commitments, create jobs, and strengthen the middle class."ome families in rural communities, small businesses and farmers will be put on hold; and job creation will likely slow considerably because of market uncertainty, endangering our fragile economic recovery.

The American people have seen enough. The time has come for Republicans to abandon their reckless and irresponsible agenda and join Democrats to honor America's commitments, create jobs, and strengthen the middle class."

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