Julia Brownley: “Instead of working with Democrats and Republicans to find a bipartisan budget solution, Monday night the Speaker made…”

“Instead of working with Democrats and Republicans to find a bipartisan budget solution, Monday night the Speaker made the reckless and irresponsible decision to shut down the government. This did not have to happen. There is bipartisan support in the House for the Senate-passed legislation. Let's come together and solve this crisis now. Every moment we wait, it hurts small businesses trying to apply for startup loans; it hurts our veterans applying for pension, disability, education, and job training benefits; and it could send our very fragile economy back into a recession. I came to Congress to create jobs, to grow our economy, and to move my county, Ventura County, and my country forward. The Speaker must allow the House to simply vote on the responsible Senate-passed plan to get the government working again for the American people. ____________________”