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Patty Murray: “The bipartisan path is actually possible.”

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'Our Doors Are Open': Patty Murray Urges GOP Collaboration On Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

Published September 10, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:46

It is clear the bipartisan path is the surest way to avoid a shutdown. And it is clear based on our work this summer, The bipartisan path is actually possible. The only question is will Republicans choose that path so we can invest in our communities or will they choose partisanship and a shutdown? (03:46–03:53)

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