Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II Statement on the Potential Government Shutdown

For Immediate Release: April 7, 2011

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Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II Statement on the Potential Government Shutdown

 

Washington, DC – Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement on the potential government shutdown:
 
“ A government shutdown is a lose-lose situation, and a distraction from the real issues—responsibly reducing the deficit and balancing the budget. It is also a waste of time and even Speaker Boehner has admitted that a government shutdown will actually cost more than it saves. Most importantly, it affects the very people we were sent here to serve and protect. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are the primary bread winners in their homes—many of whom are disproportionately in CBC Member districts—will be gravely impacted by a shutdown. 
 
“Our nation is desperately trying to overcome a recession that began well over two years ago. Upon learning last week that more than 1.8 million jobs have been created in a little over a year, the Republican leadership is leading us to a government shutdown which would devastate the progress we have made.  It is beyond irresponsible to allow a shutdown just as our economy is starting to recover. It is my hope that the Congressional leadership realizes that in order to prevent a shutdown, compromising is an essential part of the equation. Stop playing politics with the livelihood of the American people.”
 
-          Chairman Emanuel Cleaver. II 
 
 
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