Lawmaker says House Republicans absent during shutdown, urges return to work

Oct 21, 2025

A lawmaker criticized House Republicans for being absent during the months-long government shutdown, citing specific federal expenditures and urging the House to "report for duty" as the only way out of the shutdown.

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A lawmaker sharply criticized House Republicans during floor remarks, saying "There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20,000,000,000" and urging the chamber to return to work to end the government shutdown.

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