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Author    Post   untanglingwebs El Supremo Executive Office of the Governor________________________________________________________________________ As Washington is in “shutdown” mode, Michigan government is working for the people of our state. Governor Rick Snyder spoke out about the shutdown and has a message for Washington: Take a look at how we do things in Michigan, come to the table and work ‘round the clock to solve this problem for the American people: Click to learn more. [ http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277--313548--,00.html ] “Today, gridlock in Washington has brought our federal government to a standstill. It's yet another reminder of a fact we know too well: There's something wrong with our national political culture today. “In Michigan, we're making good progress, but the federal government's shutdown could have an impact on the people of our state. “Over 40 percent of Michigan's budget -- just over $20 billion -- comes from federal government funding, and that money pays for services for our citizens such as Medicaid and food assistance for those in need. “If the federal government is shut down for just a day or two, the effects on Michigan's residents will be minimal. A longer-term shutdown, though, could have consequences. Right now, our budget office is monitoring the situation to determine the impact that the shutdown will have on various federal programs in our state. “Unlike Washington, we found a way in Michigan to get our fiscal house in order. We've balanced our budget three years in a row, eliminated a $1.5 billion deficit and have saved over $500 million in our rainy day fund. We did it by setting politics aside, planning ahead, and solving one problem after another with relentless positive action. “Too often, leaders in government play a blame game instead of solving the problems that lay before them. Michiganders see that there's another way. Washington ought to take notice, come to the table and work round the clock to solve this problem for the American people.” ________________________________________________________________________ GovSeal [ http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57827-267869--,00.html ] During the federal shutdown, we understand you might have questions about the continuity of state services. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to call Governor Snyder's Constituent Relations Division at 517-335-7858. We’re working together in unprecedented ways to reinvent our government with a common goal in mind: Providing world-class customer service that supports, drives and enables prosperity for Michigan’s residents and businesses. Please, let us know if there is anything we can be doing for you. [ http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwOTI1LjIzMzc4OTQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDkyNS4yMzM3ODk0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzkxNjkyJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2FjaHNzQG1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9c2FjaHNzQG1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57911-288615--,00.html ] Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:09 pm    Display posts from previous:   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First

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