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Faso Votes For House Bill,

Faults Senate For Shutdown

Congressman Faso

U.S. Rep. John Faso, R-19, who represents Otsego County, voted yesterday for the House bill to avoid a governmental shutdown, and today blamed a "cynical ploy" by Senate Democrats for failing to follow through.

Here is his statement:

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