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The senator stressed that the focus should be on open, transparent negotiations rather than partisan posturing. She advocates for prioritizing appropriations bills that both parties can agree upon, which she claims was achieved more readily in previous years, unlike the current impasse caused by Senators like Schumer.
The Proposal to Eliminate Shutdowns
A notable topic discussed was a legislative initiative called the Eliminate Shutdowns Act, proposed by Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson. The bill aims to prevent government shutdowns permanently. Fischer acknowledged that similar bills, such as one introduced by Senator Lankford last Congress, had bipartisan support, including from Republicans.