Mark Begich actually said...

It is essential that in putting the unnecessary crisis behind us we do not put our heads in the sand and ignore the effects of the shutdown on people's lives.

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Begich emphasized the importance of acknowledging the shutdown's impact on citizens.

01/29/2014

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