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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Votes To Keep The Department Of Homeland Security Open

Press Release

Date: Feb. 27, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Government Budget and Spending

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement regarding her vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security:

"Our national security should never be used as a pawn in partisan political games," said Congresswoman Gabbard. "Ensuring the Department of Homeland Security remains operational is critical. It is irresponsible to continue lurching between shutdown threats and crises. It is no way to govern, particularly when the safety and security of the American people is on the line.

"I voted to ensure the Department of Homeland Security remains open for seven days until the full appropriations bill is passed, but Congress must start governing responsibly and stop playing political games with our public safety."

The seven-day Continuing Resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security passed 357-60.


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