The government shutdown has entered its third week, and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia expressed her concerns during a weekly conference call with reporters.
Capito emphasized the importance of grant renewals for non-profit organizations and noted ongoing efforts in Washington and her district to support them. She highlighted the challenges faced by government employees who are not receiving pay and the potential repercussions for non-profit organizations.
"I know non-profits, I know many of them that are on short dollars and they rely on funding dollars for grants," she said. "I'm assuming that everyone is pretty tight right now with the money -- and I think the best solution for them and all of us is to reopen the government."
Author's summary: Sen. Capito expresses concern over shutdown impact.