Wittman Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Defund Obamacare

Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to continue federal government operations past September 30, 2013:

"Today I voted in favor of legislation to prevent a government shutdown and prevent a harmful law from being implemented," Wittman said. "It is unfortunate that Washington, D.C., was again on the brink of another fiscal year without completing its business. I have said time and time again that last-minute deals are no way to govern, but I firmly believe that the government must continue to operate, to ensure our service members and federal employees continue to be paid, and other operations that folks count on each and every day are not interrupted. I urge the Senate to act quickly to pass this legislation and avert a government shutdown."

The House today passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December 15, 2013, with a provision to defund and delay Obamacare. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Armed Services Committee where he is the Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee.

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