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Morgan Griffith: “I don't have as many federal workers as Congressman Ivey…”

Featuring: Morgan Griffith, Republican | U.S. House Virginia, District 9

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Government Shutdown: Rep. Morgan Griffith (R) Virginia

Published | Video Starts at 05:12

And you know, I represent as far away from D.C. as you can get in Virginia. And so I don't have as many federal workers as Congressman Ivey has, but our offices will be open. I've deemed my people to be essential to try to work through problems and situations that individuals and families might have. But you know, as a conservative, I don't mind seeing the government shrink a little bit. (05:12–05:21)

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Asserts that his offices will remain open during the shutdown.

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