Today U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement regarding the budget compromise:
"Over the past week I have heard from countless Minnesotans who want Congress to come together and reach a compromise on the debt ceiling. This bipartisan agreement will save our country from defaulting on our obligations, which would have caused real pain for Minnesota families and businesses, while also reducing our nation's deficit and putting us on a path towards fiscal responsibility. While it is certainly not a perfect plan, the time has come to break through the partisan stalemate and pass a solution that provides certainty so we can move our country forward."