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Rob Bishop: Nobody wanted to see the shutdown. It is important that when we see DC fail in its most basic responsibilities to…

On the recordNovember 20, 2013
Nobody wanted to see the shutdown. It is important that when we see DC fail in its most basic responsibilities to govern, it is imperative we have contingency plans when the government cannot do its job.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

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Bishop discusses the need for contingency plans during government shutdowns.

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