McAdams: Border wall could be part of shutdown solution
Jan 25, 2019, 7:17 AM
(Photo: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
(Photo: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
WASHINGON DC — A Utah Congressman has joined other Democrats in offering President Trump a deal– end the partial government shutdown, then we’ll vote on a border wall.
Democrat Ben McAdams signed a letter calling for leadership in both parties to vote.
Signed this letter urging leaders in both parties to act on bipartisan solution to #endtheshutdown. People are struggling because of this senseless #shutdown, it’s past time to put it to an end. #utpol @HouseBlueDogs pic.twitter.com/FuOHa1RL5Y
— Rep. Ben McAdams (@RepBenMcAdams) January 23, 2019
“I support border security, and I support Dreamers. But we need to end the shutdown,” said McAdams on the House floor on Wednesday.
He outlined the problems he says he sees in Utah as a result, including uncertainty among families and small businesses.
“Congressman McAdams believes there should be a vote on border security measures that all sides can debate and formulate,” Heyrend told the Deseret News. “A border barrier could be part of that debate and vote.”
