Tom Cole
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NPR News: 12-20-2024 6PM EST
Republican Tom Cole of Oklahoma said while far from perfect, the other option was worse. Governing by continuing resolution, Mr. Speaker, is never ideal. But Congress has a responsibility to keep the government open and operating for the American people. The alternative, a government shutdown, would be devastating to our national defense and for our constituents and would be a grave mistake.