Bloomberg Talks Rep. Mike Lawler R-NY Talks Government Shutdown
Oct 14, 2025
Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican representative from New York, dives deep into the ongoing government shutdown, criticizing Democratic leaders for inaction. He discusses the potential for a clean continuing resolution as a way forward. Lawler expresses concerns about growing ACA health care costs and emphasizes the importance of reopening the government for crucial BLS data that impacts markets and the Fed. He also highlights the plight of stalled infrastructure projects in New York, linking their resolution to the government shutdown.
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Progressives Driving Shutdown Strategy
- Mike Lawler says Democrats are allowing progressives to drive shutdown strategy rather than negotiating pragmatically.
- He argues leadership fears primary challenges and values signaling to their base over governing.
Pass The Clean CR To Reopen Government
- Pass the clean continuing resolution Lawler says is already in the Senate to reopen government immediately.
- He emphasizes that a clean CR would restore pay for troops and critical programs without policy bargaining.
Confrontation With Hakeem Jeffries
- Lawler recounts confronting Hakeem Jeffries in Washington to urge bipartisan healthcare legislation support.
- He says Jeffries refused, which he uses to show negotiations aren't genuinely about policy.