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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) released the following statement in response to President Trump and Republicans’ decision to temporarily reopen the federal government after a 35 day shutdown -- the longest in US history:

“The path forward was always clear: reopen the federal government and debate border security measures the way our system of government always intended -- on the floor of United States House and Senate in full view of the public. It is unconscionable that that it took 35 days, 2 missed paychecks, and the hardship of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and their families to arrive at an agreement. The important thing is that we are moving ahead, and that workers will be given the backpay they deserve. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to approve this agreement, see it signed by the President, and engage in a debate on how best to secure our border in ways that make sense in the weeks ahead. It is my sincere hope that we have seen the last of using shutdowns as a tool in policy disputes,” said Rep. Trahan.    

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