Congresswoman Lee Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans failed to pass a responsible government funding bill, forcing Americans into a reckless government shutdown: 

“For weeks, President Trump and his far-right allies in Congress have refused to work across the aisle to fund the government in a responsible way, and they’re now hurtling America into a reckless government shutdown. 

“Nevadans are already hurting from the rising prices, unemployment, and health care cuts caused by this Administration’s chaotic policies. Tomorrow, millions of Americans will start to receive notice that their insurance bills will be double and triple what they currently pay. And instead of addressing this crisis, House Republicans aren’t even here in Washington to vote on a solution.

“Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House. If they wanted to solve this tonight, they could. I urge my House Republican colleagues to return to Washington to vote on a bipartisan solution to responsibly fund the government and resolve this crisis immediately.”

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