Phoenix, AZ – After 42 days, Democrats have finally come to the table to vote to reopen the government and get paychecks out to hardworking Americans. This long-overdue shutdown – which caused billions of dollars in permanent economic losses and cut GDP by 1-2% – could have been resolved weeks ago, but Democrats chose to play politics and put their party over people. After passing the House and Senate, it now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed.
Arizona’s own Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly voted EVERY TIME to keep the government closed. This type of failed leadership has cost Arizonans their paychecks, disrupted livelihoods, caused canceled or delayed flights, and created financial hardship for families across the state.
To make it clear, the Democrats shut down the federal government for 42 days so they could give healthcare to illegal immigrants and appease the radical wing of the Democrat party. They own this entirely. While the government can now get back to fully functioning, this unnecessary shutdown serves as a reminder to voters that Democrats chose to put on a political stunt instead of serving the American people.
“Democrats have put hardworking Americans through 42 days of hardship and pain for absolutely nothing. Republicans chose to put people first and get our government reopened and back to work serving the American people.” – Chairwoman Gina Swoboda
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