Susan Collins: “A shutdown that has resulted in federal employees being…”

“A shutdown that never should have occurred. A shutdown that has caused tremendous harm to the American people, to our national security, to, to our entire country. A shutdown that has resulted in federal employees being furloughed, laid off or forced to work without compensation. A shutdown that is causing enormous uncertainty and stress for families that rely upon the SNAP program for the nutrition that they need.” (00:30–00:44)

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