Congressman Glenn Grothman Talks about Government Shutdown

January 11, 2019 • Northeast Region

Congressman Glenn Grothman says House Appropriation bills are "too free spending" when asked why he voted against some House Appropriation bills. Grothman also stated, "I have no problem paying people who are working," when asked about his opposition to back pay for federal employees affected by the government shutdown.

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