WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release:

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Chairman Williams' Statement on Government Shutdown

House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement after the federal government lapsed in funding:

"The House Committee on Small Business had planned a full October agenda to strengthen Main Street . . .

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