Steve Scalise criticizes Democrats for government shutdown due to health care funding for illegal immigrants in a Newsmax interview.
Quiver AI Summary
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) criticized Democrats during an appearance on Newsmax’s The Record, alleging they are responsible for the government shutdown due to demands for funding of health care for illegal immigrants. Scalise urged Senate Democrats to reopen the government to allow for continuation of the appropriations process.
In his interview, Scalise reiterated that House Republicans proposed a "clean" continuing resolution without changes to existing regulations, emphasizing that the government shutdown stems from 99% of Democrats opposing it. He expressed concerns over halting regular government functions due to the shutdown.
Scalise contended that Republicans are focused on reducing wasteful spending, asserting that Americans do not support taxpayer-funded health care for undocumented individuals. He called for clear discussions on various policy issues but insisted these should not coincide with the ongoing shutdown.
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Steve Scalise Net Worth
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