Sen. Leahy Issues Statement Opposing Fourth Continuing Resolution
January 18, 2018
January 18, 2018
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement opposing 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 once again soug . . .
"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 once again soug . . .