KRDO13 sat down with Representative Jeff Hurd (R) to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.
Michael Logerwell, KRDO13: Well, the federal government shutdown is coming up on its third week, and since then, many federal employees have gone without pay.
National outlets are reporting that some layoffs have begun in federal agencies, and the next session, congressional session, in D.C.
Rep. Jeff Hurd represents the Western Slope of Colorado all the way to Pueblo. He joined KRDO13 to share his thoughts on the matter.
Michael Logerwell: Congressman Hurd, thank you for joining us this evening.
Jeff Hurd: Michael, happy to be with you.
Author's summary: Rep. Jeff Hurd discusses the government shutdown.