On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
It is irresponsible to subject the Coast Guard to a partial shutdown and ask active-duty coastguardsmen and coastguardswomen to work without pay.
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congress.govIt is irresponsible to subject the Coast Guard to a partial shutdown and ask active-duty coastguardsmen and coastguardswomen to work without pay.
Hunter criticizes the potential shutdown affecting Coast Guard funding and personnel.
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But don't spend $18 billion that way. Spend it where it has the most effect, which is the U.S. Coast Guard.
I respectfully urge the Speaker to immediately schedule this important bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not recognized for debate. ____________________
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