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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate failed to consider the House-passed continuing resolution funding the federal government by the December 21 deadline.  The House passed its continuing resolution on Thursday, December 20, which included $5.7 billion for a border wall and fully funded the federal government through February 8, 2019.

“This shutdown was preventable, and it is a shame that a strong border securing our nation is no longer the bipartisan priority it once was.  Under President Bush, the Secure Fence Act passed handily in the House and Senate, 283-138 and 80-19 respectively.  Congress should not be divided on keeping the government open while fulfilling our duty to protect our nation.  Nor should we allow politics to disrupt the services owed to American taxpayers.  It is my intention to continue working with all parties interested in solutions to end this shutdown and make progress toward a border wall.  I hope that Senate Democrats are willing to cooperate.”

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U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.