Rep. Craig Statement on Senate Continuing Resolution Vote, Opposing Harmful and Radical Funding Proposal

EAGAN, MN – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement ahead of the Senate vote on the continuing resolution to fund the government.  

“Senate Democrats have a responsibility to stand up against their Republican colleagues and block this harmful and radical funding proposal that betrays our commitments to our communities. Instead of a short-term extension that would give Members a chance to continue to work on a bipartisan budget, the Republicans proposed a partisan six-month temporary funding bill that essentially shuts down those negotiations.  

“The Republicans’ partisan continuing resolution cuts funding for our veterans and seniors and fails to fund community projects we already negotiated – including efforts to make health care affordable, modernize critical infrastructure and keep our communities safe. 

“I will work with anyone to cut wasteful government spending and lower costs for everyday Minnesotans. And I also will stand up to anyone who tries to take money from the middle class – so they can line the pockets of billionaires and the special interests. 

“This week, I voted against this bill in order to defend Minnesotans against reckless funding cuts that would jeopardize their access to the critical services, community projects and public safety initiatives they rely on. I seriously hope my colleagues in the Senate will do the same.  

“We've got to reject this dangerous proposal and instead fight for a short-term funding bill so that we can finish our job and pass a real budget.”

Earlier this week, Rep. Craig voted against the continuing resolution when it was brought to the House floor. 

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