January 24, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 15 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                      END THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

  (Mr. LUJAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LUJAN. Madam Speaker, the pain from this Trump shutdown is being 
felt deeply in every corner of my district in New Mexico and across 
America.
  We have farmers and ranchers that are unable to plan for their 
production. Tribal communities are facing disruptions in their 
healthcare services. People are not getting urgent questions answered 
by the IRS, and some families are worried that there are going to be 
liens put on their homes.
  A local health clinic in my district, the Pecos Valley Medical Center 
had their Federal loan halted, even though the project has been 
approved, which means they can't draw down on funds. This means they 
will have to pause their efforts to expand access to mental healthcare 
and it could jeopardize the project.
  Over 800,000 families, individuals across America are not being paid. 
Over 150,000 veterans that are furloughed, some of them are working 
without being paid. Chef Jose Andres is feeding thousands of people who 
are lining up just down the street between here and the White House.
  Madam Speaker, I say to the President, come outside and go see what 
Chef Andres is doing. These families are hurting. End this shutdown. It 
can end today.

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