“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Many of us have experienced shutdowns where people don't get paid until the government reopens.
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Shalanda Young
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Young discusses the implications of a debt ceiling breach on payments to military and veterans.

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