Congressman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after Senate Democrats obstructed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 16^th and reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years.

“I never thought I would see the day when Democrats put noncitizens above the American military and our children in need. The Democrats’ reckless decision to hold the American people hostage over unrelated immigration issues is completely irresponsible. A shutdown means our troops will work without pay, and millions of children from low and middle-income families are at risk of losing their health care. Democrats ought to be ashamed.”

Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus, is on the Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice and Science and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

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