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Throughout his career in public service, Rick Nolan has fought for jobs and opportunity for Minnesota workers and their families.
Yesterday’s events highlight the dangers of continued instability in Syria. Iran has used the conflict in Syria to establish a forward base of terror against Israel and support those who are committed to destroying the Jewish State – a goal Iran’s leaders have stated clearly and repeatedly.
It is deeply disturbing that President Trump has blocked the release of the memo written by House Intelligence Committee Democrats, which clarifies the FBI's pursuit of a FISA warrant connected with the Russia investigation
Over the past several hours, America saw once more the utter dysfunction of Congressional Republicans, their inability to govern, and their failure to provide the kind of steady leadership this country needs. 
With only hours to act and avoid another Trump shutdown, I urge Speaker Ryan and Leader McCarthy to bring to the Floor a one-day funding bill to keep the government open.
I’m pleased to be moderating this panel today, titled 'Beyond The Headlines: The American Economy.'
Poland’s long fight for democracy and its embrace of democratic norms have served as a model for European nations in transition and countries around the globe.
I think that the Senate plan certainly is better than the House plan, which was a partisan, defense [funding] only, and left all the domestic agencies without any opportunity to plan for the long term.
Republicans control all three levers of the legislative process: the House Majority, the Senate Majority, and the presidency.  It is their responsibility to ensure that the government is funded and does not shut down. 
The fact that the President is, once again, advocating for a shutdown is irresponsible and reckless. It is also not the kind of leadership that the American people expect from the President of the United States.