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Ryan Zinke: “The government shutdown hurts people on WIC and food stamps…”

Featuring: Ryan Zinke, Republican | U.S. House Montana, 1st Congressional District

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Representative Ryan Zinke on shutdown and other challenges

Published | Video Starts at 00:22

Yes, we did, you know, end the government shutdown. And I tell you, from, from a SEAL point of view, a shutdown is a really bad idea and always … The government shutdown hurts people on WIC and food stamps, and federal employees. … enforcement. And it really, really affects, you know, the people that are, that are innocent, that just want the government to function. So I'm glad this over and now looking forward to getting the appropriations done. (00:22–00:31)

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Asserts that the government shutdown negatively impacts people relying on WIC, food stamps, and federal employees.

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