McCaul: When will Senate Democrats reopen the government?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement calling on Senate Democrats to reopen the government, support our troops, and fund healthcare for nearly 9 million children.

Congressman McCaul: "Last night Senate Democrats voted to play politics and shut down the government rather than fund our military and reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program so nearly 9 million children can keep their healthcare coverage. This is downright reckless policy and it's unconscionable that Democrats have chosen to deny pay to those who protect us and healthcare to vulnerable children in favor of a few hundred thousand people who came to the U.S. illegally. The American people deserve better, and Republicans stand ready to vote – again – to fund the government as soon as Democrats are finished playing this childish game."