Former Senators Weigh in on Government Shutdown Threat

The Takeaway

How does the looming shutdown compare to the 1995 government shutdown? Byron Dorgan, former Democratic senator from the state of North Dakota and Bob Bennett, former Republican Senator from the state of Utah held their senate seats during the last government shutdown back in 1995. However,   this time they are watching the situation unfold with the rest of America. Both men share their frustrations with, and their concerns for, the nation’s representatives.

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