Rep. Craig Statement on President Trump and Republicans’ Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ failure to fund the government, leading to the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. 

“Today, Republicans – who control the House of Representatives, Senate and White House – failed to do their job of keeping the government open.

“Why? Because President Trump refused to come to the table and negotiate a bill with Democrats that would lower costs and protect critical access to health care for millions of Americans.

“From the ‘Big Ugly Bill’ to slashing funding for public media to this government shutdown, President Trump and Republicans continue to show us that the priorities they ran on – lowering costs and making life better for working Americans – were nothing but empty promises.

“When they are ready to put their money where their mouth is, I’ll be here ready to pass a funding bill that serves every day Minnesotans. 

“Until then, I’m working to rein in President Trump’s unchecked power during this shutdown and ensure that Minnesotans’ tax dollars aren’t paying the salaries of Republican representatives who refuse to do their jobs.” 

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