(AUDIO): Southeast Missouri Congressman discusses potential government shutdown and 2022 on “Wake Up Columbia”

The federal government could shut down Friday at midnight. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) is the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Budget Committee. He represents 30 counties in southeast and south-central Missouri. He joined us live on “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss the potential shutdown and the economy. Congressman Smith blames the Biden administration for rising inflation. We also asked him about 2022 and if he’s running for re-election to the House or for the U.S. Senate: