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Congressional staffer briefs Cole County commissioners on shutdown impacts and takes local questions

Cole County Commission · November 3, 2025
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Sarah Williams, a staff member from Congressman Mark Onder's office, told the Cole County Commission on Oct. 14 that the federal government shutdown had entered its third week and summarized congressional activity and potential short-term measures; she offered to follow up on county questions about military pay and program continuity.

Sarah Williams, a representative from U.S. Rep. Mark Onder’s office, attended the Oct. 14 Cole County Commission meeting to hear local concerns and to provide an update about the federal government shutdown.

"We are going into the third week of the government shutdown," Williams said, summarizing recent congressional action and staff work. She told commissioners that Rep. Onder and others supported a continuing resolution that passed…

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