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How did Arizona legislators react to the federal government staying open?

Dec 12, 2014, 5:36 PM | Updated: 5:36 pm

PHOENIX — In case you missed it, the United States government’s doors are still open.

That may not seem like news, but Congress came within hours of shutting down the government again. The lights were kept on after the House passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill with a Senate vote expected Saturday.

Of course, the bill had its opponents and promoters, all of whom were ready to speak. But how did some of Arizona’s congressmen respond?

Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)

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How did Arizona legislators react to the federal government staying open?