WASHINGTON (WSFA) - A federal government shutdown is looming with no resolution in sight. While decisions are being made in Washington, reactions on the stalemate are coming in from Alabama officials.
Here are some of statements that have been publicly released so far:
“Shutdowns don’t accomplish anything. Where I come from, you stay at work until you get the job done. Congress should be forced to stay in DC until we pass a responsible, fiscally-conservative budget.”
“House Republicans are ready to tackle Biden’s out-of-control spending that threatens the security of our country, but no one ever said the legislative process was easy. We will be here working as long as it takes to cut a deal that helps American families keep more money in their wallets.”
“Once again, my Republican colleagues have taken America hostage, plotting to shut down the government unless we agree to their extreme demands to slash vital programs and even impeach President Biden.
Let me be clear. If House Republicans choose to shut down the government, it is the American people who will pay the price. Families in my district who rely on food assistance will be turned away at grocery store counters. Workers will begin missing paychecks. Our nation will be less prepared to respond to disasters. And our troops will be forced to serve without pay.
I call on speaker McCarthy and my Republican colleagues to end this manufactured crisis and to work with Democrats to keep the government open and protect the programs that Americans rely on.”
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