Sullivan Statement on Vote to Reopen the Government

Sullivan Statement on Vote to Reopen the Government

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) Sunday released the following statement after voting to advance legislation to reopen and fund the government, as he has done 14 previous times since the end of September. Senate Democrats have, until tonight, prevented the Senate from reaching the 60 votes necessary to advance legislation. Tonight’s vote was the first […]

GOP Blocks Democratic Resolution Demanding ‘Unbelievably Cruel’ Trump Fully Fund SNAP

GOP Blocks Democratic Resolution Demanding ‘Unbelievably Cruel’ Trump Fully Fund SNAP

“Trump cares more about playing politics than making sure kids don’t starve,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley. “Kids and families are not poker chips or hostages. Trump must release the entirety of the SNAP funds immediately.” After President Donald Trump’s administration announced Monday that it would partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for November to comply with a federal […]