U.S. Rep. Alford Calls for Reopening of Federal Government as Shutdown Nears Record Length

U.S. Rep. Alford calls for reopening of federal government as shutdown nears record length

The Republican representing Missouri’s 4th District said GOP lawmakers “did our job” by approving a temporary funding bill in September but blamed Senate Democrats for blocking progress.

Thune Explodes On Democrats For Keeping Government Shut Down In Fiery Senate Speech

Senate Republican Leader John (R-SD) Thune delivered a blistering rebuke of Democrats on the Senate floor Monday, accusing them of prolonging the government shutdown for political gain while millions of Americans bear the brunt of Washington’s dysfunction. In a fiery address that quickly spread online, Thune said Democrats were “perfectly willing to prolong the shutdown and the American people’s pain,” even after acknowledging the growing toll o…