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John Katko: compromise is not a dirty word, and at the heart of what causes shutdowns in my mind is an inability to compromise…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
compromise is not a dirty word, and at the heart of what causes shutdowns in my mind is an inability to compromise, political posturing and gamesmanship
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John Katko
Republican · New York

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Katko emphasizes the importance of compromise to avoid government shutdowns.

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