Governor O’Malley Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement on the federal government shutdown and its impact on Maryland:
“The federal government shutdown that Congressional Republicans forced upon us will needlessly hurt hardworking Maryland moms and dads who are federal employees; harm small and large businesses across Maryland — including health, aerospace, and defense companies; and threaten our State’s budget in a time of economic recovery.”
“In this year’s Maryland budget, we worked with the General Assembly to set aside funds to lessen the impact of sequestration — another needless blow struck by Congress. We have flexibility on how to use these funds, and we’re actively assessing all of our options so that we can minimize the harmful effects of prolonged Congressional recklessness on Maryland families and businesses.”
For an analysis of the shutdown’s economic impact on Maryland by the state’s Department of Budget and Management, visit http://www.governor.maryland.gov/documents/federalshutdown.pdf
Lt. Governor Brown Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
“I’m deeply disappointed that Washington Republicans have once again put their partisan ideology above the interests of the American people. There is no question that this government shutdown will hurt thousands of hardworking Marylanders who simply want to continue doing their jobs. I strongly urge Speaker Boehner to do the right thing by bringing a clean bill to the floor for an up or down vote so that we can end this manufactured crisis.”
Edwards Statement on Government Shutdown
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement this evening on the shutdown of the federal government.
“I am outraged and saddened by the events that have unfolded in the House of Representatives. Three times, House Republicans have had the opportunity to take up a bill to fund our government, and three times they have insisted on attaching proposals to shut down the government. Tonight, they got their wish.
“Instead of keeping 124,000 Maryland federal employees on the job, Republicans want to put insurance companies back in charge of Americans’ healthcare. Instead of making sure that 443,076 Maryland veterans receive their benefits, Republicans are bowing to the demands of the extreme Tea Party wing of their party.
“The impact of a government shutdown to families in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District and the economy in our region cannot be overstated. The time for political games and fiscal brinksmanship is long over. I will continue to fight to make sure House Republicans take up and pass a clean budget bill that funds our government.
Hoyer Statement on Government Shutdown
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement after House Republicans refused to compromise on a measure to fund the government, resulting in the first government shutdown in 17 years:
“I’m deeply disappointed that Congress failed to reach a responsible agreement to fund the government and a prevent a shutdown. The Senate has passed a compromise funding measure, without partisan amendments, three times. Yet, House Republicans refuse to bring it to the Floor for a vote and have in
