11
Dec
2015
As you may have heard, there are only a few days left until the federal government may be forced to shut down all because of unnecessary political brinksmanship.
With so many critical issues facing the country, threatening to shut down the government is the height of irresponsibility. The health of our economy should not be a partisan issue, and Congress must do its most basic job of funding our government. All Members, regardless of party, must work together to put a responsible budget in place and put an end to the repeated manufactured crises that threaten economic growth and job creation.
I do not believe that shutdown theatrics should be a normal function of our government, which is why I am an original cosponsor of the Hold Congress Accountable Act. This legislation would cut off pay for Members of Congress for each day the government is shutdown. I am also a cosponsor of the No Budget, No Pay Act, which would stop member pay if Congress fails to pass all of its budget and spending bills on time.
After the last shutdown, which I strongly opposed, I saw first-hand the impact of congressional inaction as I met with furloughed workers, small business owners, research faculty, veterans, and workers across our state. I heard directly from you about how Washington needs to step up and do its job.
I fought to keep the government open in September, and I'm working around the clock to find practical solutions to make sure we do not shut down this time either. Please know that I will continue to keep you updated on this important issue moving forward.
Sincerely,
With so many critical issues facing the country, threatening to shut down the government is the height of irresponsibility. The health of our economy should not be a partisan issue, and Congress must do its most basic job of funding our government. All Members, regardless of party, must work together to put a responsible budget in place and put an end to the repeated manufactured crises that threaten economic growth and job creation.
I do not believe that shutdown theatrics should be a normal function of our government, which is why I am an original cosponsor of the Hold Congress Accountable Act. This legislation would cut off pay for Members of Congress for each day the government is shutdown. I am also a cosponsor of the No Budget, No Pay Act, which would stop member pay if Congress fails to pass all of its budget and spending bills on time.
After the last shutdown, which I strongly opposed, I saw first-hand the impact of congressional inaction as I met with furloughed workers, small business owners, research faculty, veterans, and workers across our state. I heard directly from you about how Washington needs to step up and do its job.
I fought to keep the government open in September, and I'm working around the clock to find practical solutions to make sure we do not shut down this time either. Please know that I will continue to keep you updated on this important issue moving forward.
Sincerely,
Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District
