WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement after voting for legislation that would provide funds to re-open the federal government and end a three-day shutdown. The legislation includes a six-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which Grassley voted for in the Senate Finance Committee and spoke in favor of on the Senate floor.
“It’s a shame it took three days and millions in wasted taxpayer dollars for common sense to prevail, but I’m glad it did. America’s men and women in uniform give so much in service to their country. They should never have to worry about their next paycheck. If it wasn’t political, it’s unclear why Democratic leaders voted against funding the government on Friday but voted for it on Monday. Thankfully, millions of families with kids who rely on the Children’s Health Insurance Program now know it will be extended for six years.
“There was no good reason to shut down the government for an unrelated issue everyone agrees will be addressed soon anyway. As was the case before the shutdown, I’ll continue to work with my colleagues on legislation to enact real border security, end chain migration and the diversity visa lottery program and provide DACA recipients with legal status.”
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