Michigan Families for Fair Care Executive Director Steve Lawson issued the following statement in response to House Republicans’ effort to shut down the government:
“Today, House Republicans have decided that it is in our nation’s best interest to bow down to the special interests of the ultra-rich by preventing a bipartisan effort to fund the government before the holidays. Right now, Congressman John James has voiced his opposition to the bill, and instead of listening to the needs of his constituents he has chosen to do the bidding of the richest man on earth. As a result, Michiganders will lose out on over $1.6 billion in much needed disaster relief funding. There is still time for Congressman James to do the right thing and support keeping our government open. We urge our congressman, John James, to support the funding bill and prevent a government shutdown. The people of his district deserve better.“
