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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
So I was sworn into the United States Congress 12 days into this shutdown, and since 1996, we have had 22 continuing resolutions and 10 Government shutdowns.
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Angie Craig
Democratic · Minnesota

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Craig reflects on her experience with government shutdowns since joining Congress.

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