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Tweet - "Dems don't want to shut down govt, and we have said from the beginning that we are willing to work across the aisle to prevent it. Tonight, we gave Republicans an opportunity to end the #TrumpShutdown by requesting a vote on my 4 day CR. I am disappointed they denied my request."

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By: Steny Hoyer

Date: Jan. 20, 2018

Issues: Government Budget and Spending

"Dems don't want to shut down govt, and we have said from the beginning that we are willing to work across the aisle to prevent it. Tonight, we gave Republicans an opportunity to end the #TrumpShutdown by requesting a vote on my 4 day CR. I am disappointed they denied my request."

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