1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

I’m writing to urge you to work with Congress to pass a budget and reopen the government immediately. Every day this shutdown drags on, it hurts real people — federal workers, families, and communities — while making it painfully clear that our leaders have failed to do their jobs. If you continue to follow the Speaker of the House and Donald Trump instead of standing up for your constituents, it will cost Republicans the midterms — and it will cost you your seat. Voters are watching, and your inaction makes you look weak, not loyal. True leadership means having the courage to work across the aisle and put the country first. Do your job. Be a leader. End this shutdown.