Smoky Mountain Journal -Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) Says Dems Are Source Of Shutdown, Not Republicans As House Passed CD 230-197




The Great Smoky Mountain Journal Source: Fox News Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:23 PM

Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) Says Dems Are Source Of Shutdown, Not Republicans As House Passed CD 230-197
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government last night: “I joined my House Republican colleagues in fulfilling one of Congress’ most basic duties, which is to keep the government open. It is unconscionable that Senate Democrats prefer shutting down the government instead of funding our troops and providing a long-term solution for children’s health care. This Schumer shutdown is bad for America and East Tennesseans deserve better. We must put party politics aside and pass a funding bill to reopen the government before we address any additional policy matters.” Hear our interview with Congressman Roe on Thursday a day before the House passed the CR 230-197 that failed in the Senate and led to the government shutdown late Friday night.