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[Lawrence London <lfljvenaura@gmail.com>]

 "Turning the lights off" - from David Simas, The White House

If the United States government shuts down tonight and our economy takes a
hit, it will be because House Republicans let it happen.

Right now, there's a bill sitting in the House that funds the government
for a few more weeks. It doesn't demand the repeal or delay of the health
care law, or deny women access to birth control, or include any other
failed, partisan proposals. It funds the government. That's it. And if
Republican leadership allowed a simple yes or no vote on this bill -- like
the Senate has -- it would get enough support from members of both parties
to pass.

Instead, the government that these Republicans were elected to fund will
close down and that will hurt our economy. Americans across the country
won't be allowed to show up for work. Paychecks could be delayed, meaning
some folks will have to cut back on groceries or maybe even not pay a few
bills. Businesses will have fewer customers. Veterans won't get services
they rely on -- and it will put benefits for seniors at risk.

Even though they've already voted over 40 times to defund or delay the
health care law, this group of Republicans in Congress is so obsessed with
the idea of sabotaging Obamacare that they're willing to take the economy
hostage to do it.

*Take a look at how this shutdown will affect millions of Americans -- and
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President Obama has said time and time again that he's willing to work with
folks on both sides of the aisle to grow our economy and even improve the
health care law. But using the threat of government shutdown or defaulting
on the bills our country owes is reckless and irresponsible.

In fact, shutting down the government won't stop Obamacare. The Health
Insurance Marketplace will still open for business starting tomorrow,
without delay.

Washington needs to stop manufacturing crises and focus on the issues that
matter: creating jobs and building a strong middle class. Taking our
economy over the cliff just to score political points isn't fair to the
millions of Americans who show up every day to work and do their jobs. It’s
time for Congress to do its job.

*Make sure you know exactly who this shutdown is directly affecting and
then pass it 
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Thanks,

David

David Simas
Deputy Senior Advisor
The White House
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P.S. -- You'll still be able to sign up for affordable health insurance on *
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* starting tomorrow, shutdown or no shutdown.

https://www.healthcare.gov/


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