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On the recordFebruary 9, 2025
Democrats don't have the option to shut down the government. That is a Republican decision.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal asserts that it is the Republicans' choice if the government shuts down, not the Democrats'.

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