An email from Rep. Lankford's office explaining his vote

[Billybob]

Just a temporary pause. After Sept 30th they will have to pass another continuing resolution to fund the government. Be prepared for horror stories about the government shutting down and grandma not getting her check.

So the temporary pauses in the insanity are getting shorter, well at least somebody is happy and thinks it's a good deal...

"Thank God that they had enough common sense and responsibility to make a balanced decision," Putin added.

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