(Washington, DC) — More reactions to the government shutdown are pouring in from South Dakota leaders. Congressman Dusty Johnson called shutdowns “stupid” and said he won’t take a paycheck until it ends, while the South Dakota Democratic Party argues Republicans are refusing to negotiate on health care. Governor Rhoden says the state is prepared for now, with parks like Mount Rushmore staying open. And Senator John Thune says Republicans are united in pushing to reopen the government quickly. About eleven-and-a-half thousand federal workers in South Dakota are affected.
