Democratic 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is voicing her concern for Washtenaw County residents as more things that rely on the federal government being operational are being impacted the longer the shutdown continues.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says communities and federally funded projects in Washtenaw are feeling increasingly strained. She says both sides of the aisle need to be committed to negotiating and reopening the government, so representatives can best support their constituents.
“I will be returning to Washington. I’m going to take weekend duty, just in case someone wants to talk, and we’ll be there next week. Democrats are present. We need Republicans to come to Washington. Let’s solve these problems.”
Dingell says many people locally are counting on the tax credits provided by the Affordable Care Act to be extended. She says ending the shutdown with the guarantee that people can afford the health care they need will mean a lot to many in Washtenaw County.
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