That comes from a tweet (@mazieforhawaii) and email Wednesday (Oct. 2) from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono:
I may use your comments in a Senate floor speech. If too long to tweet, pls use http://bit.ly/16H9Qxz
Click the link and you’ll find more:
I’m taking to the floor of the U.S. Senate to show how this decision to force a federal government shutdown is affecting families and businesses in Hawaii and across the country.

Photo: U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono. (@mazieforhawaii )
—Chad Blair
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