An Anodyne Response

I've been making my calls to my federal representatives through the shutdown.  Senator Kelly's office usually answers in person.  Senator Gallego sends me to an attended mailbox.  Congressman Ciscomani's offices in DC and Tucson are staffed and answering the phone.  

When Ciscomani's staff are busy, his message references the shut down and says he'll be doing the best he can.  Today, reports are circulating that Arizona's Republican Representatives are pressuring our Senators to reopen the government so they can get back to work.  Mike Johnson says the Epstein files have nothing to do with his refusal to swear in Adelita Grijalva; he, too, is waiting on the Democrats to come to their senses and destroy the ACA and SNAP-Ed.

I must have written urging Representative Ciscomani to vote to release the Epstein files because yesterday I got a written response.  I wrote once before and also got a written response.  The only difference between the content of these letters was the subject I'd written about.  

I am grateful you took the time to share your message regarding your concerns with the Epstein files/war in Ukraine.

The rest of it appreciates my passion and dedication, emphasizes his duty to listen, and tells me he's getting to work passing legislation that helps tackle the issues our district and state are facing, including fighting inflation, restoring American energy independence, strengthening our economy, and securing our border.

Notice that neither Ukraine nor Epstein are mentioned there.  This letter was unhelpful the first time and no better the second.  

The only thing personal is this: I am appreciative of constituents like you who continue to contact me...

At least somebody is keeping track of things.