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Tokuda Slams GOP for Government Shutdown, Urges Health Funding

10/20/2025

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U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda criticizes Republicans for their absence during the 19-day government shutdown and urges Congress to fund health care.
She notes that House members still receive pay while staff do not, which creates challenges for constituents' aid.
She stresses the urgency of passing bills to extend rural health care services.
Tokuda has made several trips to Washington, D.C., to advocate reopening the government and protecting health care access.

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U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda criticizes Republicans for their absence during the 19-day government shutdown and urges Congress to fund health care.
She notes that House members still receive pay while staff do not, which creates challenges for constituents' aid.
She stresses the urgency of passing bills to extend rural health care services.
Tokuda has made several trips to Washington, D.C., to advocate reopening the government and protecting health care access.