Chairman Cleaver’s Statement on the Averted Government Shutdown

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2011
Communications Director:  Stephanie L. Young o:  c: 

 

Chairman Cleaver’s Statement on the Averted Government Shutdown

 

Washington, DC – Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement on the averted government shutdown:

“Late last night President Obama, Senator Reid, and the Republican Leadership announced that a deal was reached to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. I am pleased that the Republican Leadership was able to put politics aside to prevent the government from shutting down over divisive social issues. I look forward to carefully reviewing the details to ensure that the burden does not solely fall on the shoulders of our nation’s most vulnerable communities. The CBC is committed to responsibly reducing the deficit but not at the expense of our Seniors, education, or our families healthcare.”

 

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