Norton Submits Bill to Allow the District to Remain Open

Norton Submits Bill to Allow the District to Remain Open

February 24, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today issued the following statement on a possible federal government shutdown on March 4:

"We have submitted a bill to both House and Senate leaders to allow the District to spend its local taxpayer-raised funds if the federal government shuts down on March 4. We are sure there is no congressional intention to close down the District's local government because of congressional disagreement over the federal budget. In fact, most Members are completely unaware that the District would have to close if the federal government closes. We are also looking into other ways that the District might remain open in the event of a federal government shutdown. This is not the District's fight, and there is nothing the District could do to resolve a disagreement over federal spending."