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On the recordMarch 5, 2019
But what we should never tolerate is federal workers and contractors being forced to work without pay because we in the executive and legislative branches have failed to perform our very basic duties as elected officials.
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Chrissy Houlahan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Houlahan criticizes the failure of Congress to prevent government shutdowns affecting workers.

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