WASHINGTON DC (January 25, 2019) — Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the President announced his agreement to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations over border security continue.
“It is way past time for the President to take this step. While I wish Congress would pass a bill funding the government for a full year and not another short-term extension, it is imperative that we get the government open and working on behalf of the American people. While the shutdown wreaks havoc on the financial security of our nation, across the country folks are feeling its very real negative economic impact. In the next three weeks, Congress must put aside the games and work together to find a reasonable way to permanently reopen the government. Hardworking Iowans can no longer afford to be caught in the middle of these games. It is beyond unacceptable that we are in this position!”
