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WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, released the following statement on a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report showing that the Trump Shutdown permanently cost the national economy $3 billion:

“Shutdowns impact both families and businesses economically, but as this report also indicates the overall consequence on our national economy. These numbers are undeniable proof that the last government shutdown cost billions of dollars that should have gone towards America’s economic prosperity. As a member of the conference committee I am committed to working with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to make certain we enact year-long appropriations and keep our government open so that no further damage comes to our economy.”

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