Rep. Seth Magaziner Criticizes Republican Inaction on Government Funding

Republican Departure Amidst Funding Crisis

• 🏛️ Representative Seth Magaziner is returning to Washington D.C. as Congress is out of session, with the government set to run out of funding in a few days.
• ❌ House Republicans have left town after passing a partisan budget that included cuts to healthcare and increased costs by gutting the Affordable Care Act.
• ⚠️ Magaziner describes this action as "not responsible", especially given that a bipartisan budget is required to keep the government open.

Call for Bipartisan Action

• 🤝 Magaziner emphasizes the need for a bipartisan budget that both Republicans and Democrats can support to prevent a government shutdown.
• 💡 He states that he, along with all House and Senate Democrats and Senate Republicans, are returning to D.C. to work on this issue.
• ✅ The goal is to pass a real bipartisan budget that preserves healthcare funding without making detrimental cuts.

"Do Your Job" Plea

• 🗣️ Magaziner invokes a New England saying, "Do your job", urging Republicans in Congress to return to D.C.
• 🎯 He calls on them to join Democrats in passing a bipartisan budget and ensuring the government remains funded.