Both parties in Congress and the Executive Branch must end partisan finger-pointing and reopen the federal government, prioritizing the needs of American citizens over political leverage. A federal shutdown harms citizens by dismantling the non-partisan safety net and essential services provided by government agencies, which rely on competent, apolitical civil servants. While the government can be more efficient, it needs to fix problems collaboratively, using expertise from civil servants. Politicians should focus on solving critical issues like immigration and ensure federal employees, who are crucial for these functions, are back at work.
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