Tom Barrett Puts Michigan First While Dems Prioritize a Dangerous Shutdown

Tom Barrett voted to keep the government open, and now, he’s halted his congressional salary after Democrats shut down the government, because for Barrett, it’s about putting Michiganders first, not politics.

The Democrat shutdown is threatening Michigan families’ safety as law enforcement officers, members of the military, and TSA workers may be forced to work without pay, veterans may lose access to critical programs, and Head Start funding may be endangered for thousands of kids across the state.

“While Democrats forced America into a costly and dangerous government shutdown, Tom Barrett is showing Michiganders that he’s in Congress to fight for them, not play harmful political games.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon