Sen. Leahy Issues Statement in Opposition to Fourth Continuing Resolution
January 18, 2018
January 18, 2018
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The office of Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in opposition to the fourth continuing resolution:
"Mr. President, here we go again.
"In 1995, Republicans shut down our government - seeking to recklessly cut education programs and environmental programs and raise Medicare premiums on millions of senior citizens.
"In 2013, Republicans . . .
"Mr. President, here we go again.
"In 1995, Republicans shut down our government - seeking to recklessly cut education programs and environmental programs and raise Medicare premiums on millions of senior citizens.
"In 2013, Republicans . . .