Congressman Edwards Statement on the Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – "Democrats in the House and the Senate have chosen partisan politics over the safety and security of the American people – a true injustice to millions of Americans.

Instead of passing a clean CR that would add $22.5 billion to the Disaster Relief Fund — funding that could go a long way in WNC recovery — my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have chosen political showmanship.

Voting ’no’ to fund the government halts payments to the men and women of our armed forces, weakens border security, opens the door to hardship on America’s seniors, and blocks much-needed relief for the victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

The government must reopen. The people of NC-11 and others across the country cannot wait. This is bigger than politics – this is about people’s lives."

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