Emmer Statement on Continued Government Shutdown

Statement

Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in response to Senate Democrats blocking appropriation legislation necessary to keep the government open:

"Back in September, the House passed all twelve appropriations bills to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2018. Then on Thursday, we responsibly passed a straightforward bill to fund the government. We did our job. Senate Democrats did not.

"Now, half of the Defense Department's civilian workforce has to be furloughed. Our military reservists have to stop training. Funding for low income children's health care will soon expire in states around the country, including Minnesota. Sadly, Democrats have prioritized a non-budget related issue over our nation's national security and now millions of Americans are being penalized.

"I am disappointed in any Senator or Congressman representing Minnesota who would continue to support this shutdown. There is simply no reason for its continuation. I hope that common sense and cooler heads will prevail, and Senate Democrats who shut the government down will open it back up. In the meantime I am committed to working for the people of the great state of Minnesota and the United States of America."

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