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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska has issued a statement following her vote in favor of a funding resolution intended to keep the federal government operational. The measure allows Congress additional time to work on full-year funding legislation.

“Today, I voted for a clean funding resolution that keeps the government open so Congress can continue working on our full-year funding bills. The Democrats, instead, voted for a $1 trillion increase in new spending and to eliminate the $50 billion Rural Hospital Stabilization Fund. Let me be clear: Americans deserve a transparent and accountable process as we fund government – not a Schumer shutdown filled with political theater. As we work toward a solution, my staff and I will continue to work for Nebraska, and my offices will remain open for the duration of a government shutdown,” Fischer said.

The senator criticized proposals she attributed to Democratic lawmakers, including an increase in federal spending and changes affecting rural hospital funding. She also emphasized her commitment to constituent services regardless of potential disruptions caused by a government shutdown.