On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
we cannot afford another Trump shutdown as the Virgin Islands continues rebuilding its economy and a better, more resilient infrastructure.
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Plaskett emphasizes the negative impact of government shutdowns on her district's recovery efforts.
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