Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson on Friday told a group of veterans gathered at the Freedom Foundation that her congressional office remains open and ready to help constituents despite the ongoing federal government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — as she urged Democrats to reopen the government and fund critical programs like SNAP food aid and military pay.
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, speaks with Roger Jensen, a retired Marine veteran, during a visit to the Freedom Foundation in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Nov. 10, 2025. Hinson discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — and said her office remains open to help veterans and Iowans navigate delayed federal services.
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, speaks with veterans during a visit to the Freedom Foundation in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Nov. 8, 2025. Hinson discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — and said her office remains open to help veterans and Iowans navigate delayed federal services.
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, speaks with Roger Jensen, a retired Marine veteran, during a visit to the Freedom Foundation in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Nov. 10, 2025. Hinson discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — and said her office remains open to help veterans and Iowans navigate delayed federal services.
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, speaks with veterans during a visit to the Freedom Foundation in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Nov. 8, 2025. Hinson discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — and said her office remains open to help veterans and Iowans navigate delayed federal services.