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  • Rep. Lynn Westmoreland Eyes Government Shutdown

    09/14/2010 10:24:40 AM PDT · by Pan_Yans Wife · 44 replies
    Politico ^ | September 10, 2010 | James S. Hohmann
    A prominent Republican congressman raised the specter Friday of a government shutdown if the GOP wins control of the House. Speaking to hundreds of activists gathered at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington for the Faith and Freedom Conference, Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) urged the audience to stand with House Republicans when they go toe-to-toe with President Barack Obama. Westmoreland said his caucus — presuming it takes control of the House come November — aims to pass spending bills that Obama is likely to veto. He predicted Republicans would not be able to override such a veto, creating a standoff that...