Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., shares why he opposes the Senate shutdown deal

By Leila Fadel

Published November 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Illinois Democrat Mike Quigley, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, about his opposition to the Senate-brokered shutdown deal.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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