East Montgomery Times

Congressman Dwight Evans, representing Pennsylvania's 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of tweets on February 2, 2025, addressing issues related to government shutdowns and efforts by House Democrats. Evans has been serving in Congress since 2016 after replacing Chaka Fattah and has a long history of public service dating back to his tenure in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1981 to 2016.

In one tweet posted at 14:40 UTC, Congressman Evans stated, "On the other hand, House Democrats are fighting to protect and expand the programs & services hard-working Americans rely on. (2/2)" This message highlights the efforts by House Democrats to safeguard essential programs for American citizens.

Earlier that day at the same time, he expressed concerns about an impending federal government shutdown with another tweet: "Well, it's time to prevent a shutdown... again. With only 40 days to prevent a federal government shutdown, Republicans are busy kissing up to their billionaire friends. (1/2)" This statement underscores his criticism of Republican priorities amid looming budgetary deadlines.

Later in the day at 21:03 UTC, Congressman Evans shared a brief post saying "Icymi https://t.co/OsLmYqLxgR", directing followers to additional information or context regarding his earlier statements.