For weeks now, the United States government has been shut down. You’ve likely heard the endless groans coming out of Washington, with each side blaming the other. Maybe you’ve even heard me discuss the issue. I’ve heard from lots of you. Thank you for your calls, letters, and for taking the time to discuss this pivot point.

Republicans passed a simple, clean funding bill to keep things open while we finish next year’s budget. Democrats said no. This is something Democrats have historically voted for time and time again. It didn’t cut a single penny from vital services or alter military funding, veterans’ benefits, or law enforcement funding. It simply said: let’s keep government open while we negotiate responsibly.

A majority of Democrats in

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