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Congressman Doggett Reacts to President Trump's Threat of #TrumpShutdown

Statement

Date: Dec. 11, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Government Operations Government Budget and Spending Immigration

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the below statement in response to President Trump's threat today that he was "proud to shut down the government for border security":

"Truly amazing. Trump is once again threatening he will shut down the government in order to force U.S. taxpayers to pay for his wasteful wall. Particularly in this holiday season, the impact of a Trump Shutdown would be felt by families across America, including in our community."


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