Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says with each passing day, more Iowans are being affected by the federal government shutdown. Feenstra cites the closure of Farm Service Agency offices as an example.
Feenstra says he and other House Republicans met by phone today (Thursday).
House Republicans passed a spending plan on September 19th to fund the federal government through mid-November.
Feenstra says the status quo spending plan is as far as House Republicans will go.
Senate Democrats have called for including an extension of tax credits for about 22 million Americans who use the Affordable Care Act marketplace to buy insurance.
Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, formed an exploratory committee this spring to begin raising money for a race for governor and is expected to formally launch his campaign soon.
Story curated by: Radio Iowa, Sioux County Radio, and Radio Station KSCJ
