WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Torches Democrats For Holding America Hostage To Their Political Meltdown * (Charleston, S.C. -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) says it's time for Democrats to stop the theatrics and start governing. Today marks day 20 of the federal government shutdown, making it the third longest in U.S. history, yet Democrats refuse to end their political tantrum.  Congresswoman Nancy Mac  more