Rep. Vargas Applauds Bipartisan End to Shutdown
Washington, DC (October 17, 2013) –Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA) made the following statement after the Senate and House passed a Continuing Resolution and debt ceiling increase:
“The Senate and House passed bipartisan legislation that will fund the government and avoid default. Today, the government will reopen and thousands of hard working Americans will return to work, veterans’ benefits will be paid, funding for WIC will allow young mothers and infants to receive nutrition assistance, and the doors to Headstart schools will open again.
“Yesterday was a testament to what can be accomplished when Congress works in a bipartisan manner.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire U.S./Mexico border. Vargas is currently serving his first term in Congress. He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.