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Government shutdown continues as both sides hold firm in their disagreement

Government shutdown continues as both sides hold firm in their disagreement

Government Shutdown Enters Seventh Day Without Resolution The anticipated sixth attempt to reopen the government didn’t happen on Tuesday amid a complicated standoff between lawmakers. The government shutdown has now reached its seventh day, with both Senate Republicans and Democrats continuing their negotiations but with no clear resolution in sight. A Senate vote on the […]

Jeffries: House Democrats to hold virtual meeting on Monday as the shutdown continues

Jeffries: House Democrats to meet virtually Monday as shutdown drags on

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced that the House Democratic Caucus will effectively meet on Monday, October 6th, following House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to send lawmakers home next week amid the looming government shutdown. In a “Dear Colleague” letter shared on his website, Jeffries expressed the urgent consequences of failing to renew […]

Democrats hold Republicans responsible for issues with Obamacare, but opponents caution that their subsidy approach has problems.

Democrats hold Republicans responsible for issues with Obamacare, but opponents caution that their subsidy approach has problems.

Democrats Criticize Republicans Over Healthcare Subsidies Amid Shutdown Threat As the threat of a government shutdown looms, Democrats are directing their criticism at Republicans, claiming they are responsible for leaving “millions” without health insurance by not supporting the extended Obamacare subsidies. During the pandemic, Democrats temporarily boosted these subsidies, dubbing them enhanced tax credits. However, […]