Pete Aguilar: Democrats Will Not Be Blamed for Government Shutdown

Democratic Stance on Government Funding

• 🎯 Democrats have been clear about their requirements for a bipartisan spending bill that addresses the needs of the American public.
• 💡 Representative Pete Aguilar stated that if Republicans are serious about a spending plan, they should work with Democrats to meet those needs.

Concerns Over Republican Priorities

• ⚠️ Democrats have significant concerns about Republican priorities, citing the proposal to gut healthcare within the labor appropriations bill.
• 📉 These priorities are seen as being out of line with what the American people want.

Avoiding a Government Shutdown

• 🤝 Republicans understand that they need to collaborate with Democrats to pass spending bills.
• 🚫 Aguilar asserted that if a government shutdown occurs, it will not be the fault of Democrats, who are actively engaged in finding solutions at the negotiating table.