Rep. Mark Takano Issues Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano issued the following statement after the federal government was shutdown due to a lack of an appropriation of funds: 

 

"As of midnight tonight, the United States Federal Government has officially shut down due to a lack of appropriations.

 

"The actions taken in recent days by Speaker Boehner and the House Republicans have been shameful. They have pulled nearly every legislative trick in the book to force Senate Leader Reid to give in to their unyielding demand to strip health care away from millions of Americans.

 

"Whether a deal is struck in the next few hours or not, my office will be open tomorrow and will continue to serve the residents of California's 41st Congressional District. It is a commitment that I made and, despite Congress' failings, one I will continue to uphold."