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On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
Here’s the bottom line. The Republicans are already shutting down good chunks of the government. Democrats don’t want to shut down, but it’s in Republicans’ hands; it’s up to them.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
slate.com

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Schumer emphasizes that the responsibility for government funding lies with Republicans.

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