Casten Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
October 02, 2023
October 02, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on Sept. 30, 2023:
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"After months of working to avoid a government shutdown and prevent House Republicans from enacting extreme spending cuts to vital programs, I'm relieved to have joined House Democrats in passing a continuing resolution that accomplishes that goal and keeps the government funded at current levels for 45 days.
"A shutdown would have had . . .
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"After months of working to avoid a government shutdown and prevent House Republicans from enacting extreme spending cuts to vital programs, I'm relieved to have joined House Democrats in passing a continuing resolution that accomplishes that goal and keeps the government funded at current levels for 45 days.
"A shutdown would have had . . .