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Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives today approved H.J.Res. 59, a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that will keep the government open after the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2013:

“The House has acted time and time again to avert a government shutdown and spare Americans from the pain Obamacare will undoubtedly cause.  And tonight, we acted yet again and passed a sensible proposal that keeps the government open, gives individuals and families the same delay that employers have been afforded, and eliminates members’ employer contribution.  Unfortunately, the Senate, so hellbent on protecting President Obama and his signature law, has rejected compromise outright.  I am disappointed that the Senate has refused to listen to the American people and work with the House, but I am hopeful we will come together to keep the government’s lights on.”

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