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On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
Instead of trying to find a way to keep things funded during a government shutdown, we should commit to not shutting down the government. Bad policy. Bad politics. Just stupid.
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Mike Simpson
Republican · Idaho
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Simpson criticizes government shutdowns and emphasizes the need for consistent funding.

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