Napolitano’s Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown

(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte) released the following statement on the Republican government shutdown:

“Republicans in Congress and President Trump have just closed the federal government. This marks the first time in our nation’s history a government shutdown occurs while a single party controls the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives. The Republican shutdown is irresponsible and could be devastating to hundreds of thousands of workers and their families. We had hoped they would learn their lesson from 2013, but instead, they chose not to work in good faith, proving again their inability to govern.

“Democrats will continue to fight for health care for children, pensions for retirees, a permanent solution for DREAMers, protection for servicemembers and care for veterans, and disaster relief for California, Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These priorities are shared by my constituents and the majority of Americans. We implore our Republican colleagues to dispense with the drama, work with us to reconcile our differences, and reopen the government so we can get back to work to address the needs of American families.

“For the duration of the government shutdown, my District and Washington, DC offices will remain open. My staff and I will continue working on behalf of the constituents of the 32nd District.”

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