Larry and N. Y.'s 17th District Representative Mike Lawler break down the U. S. Government $hutdown

Mike Lawler has a long history of public service.  Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, he served as the Deputy Town Supervisor in Orangetown and was a Senior Advisor to the Westchester County Executive.Mike also served as Executive Director of the State Republican Party and previously founded his own government affairs and public relations firm.  He graduated from Manhattan College with degrees in Accounting and Finance and was Valedictorian of his graduating class.In Congress, Mike Lawler serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.  He also serves on nearly 50 congressional caucuses, including as Co-Chair of the Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, Appalachian National Scenic Trails Caucus, and the Moldova Caucus. He also serves on the bipartisan SALT Caucus and the Problem Solvers Caucus.Mike is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident.  He grew up in Rockland County and graduated from Suffern High School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.