Politics & Government

Local Residents Voice Outrage Over Shutdown

While Tuesday's shutdown will not impact any parks or locations in Portsmouth, local residents are still mad over the government decision Tuesday.

While no parks or locations will close in Portsmouth, local residents are still upset about the government shutdown Tuesday. 

Here's what local residents had to say on Portsmouth Patch's Facebook page Tuesday: 

Ralph Ruggeri The House should stand firm. Let Harry Reid and his cohorts sweat. They're the ones holding this thing up.

Paula Wallace I'm very upset and disappointed with Congress! Very sad day! 

Menotti Joseph Barone More disconcerting is the debt limit that will be hit in a few weeks... The USA is now a debtor nation. sad...

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