During Shutdown, Mayors Show What Bipartisanship Looks Like

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The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) kicked off its winter meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, offering a stark contrast to the divided elected officials on Capitol Hill, where a standoff over immigration between President Donald Trump and Congress has left the federal government partially shut down for more than a month.

The local leaders convened just two blocks from the White House and emphasized their ability to work across party lines — even on the issue that’s keeping the government closed. Read more>>>