Senate Democrats to Reject Stopgap Bill for 10th Time
Senate Democrats are set to reject a stopgap spending bill for the 10th time, demanding that Congress address health care benefits.
The government shutdown, which has lasted over two weeks, continues to impact Americans, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed and many more without a guaranteed payday.
Senate Democrats insist they won’t back away from demands that Congress take up health care benefits.
The standoff has left Congress essentially paralyzed, with House Republicans having left Washington altogether.
Author's Summary
Senate Democrats reject stopgap bill, demanding health care action amid government shutdown.
- Senate Democrats to reject stopgap bill for 10th time
- Government shutdown continues, impacting Americans
- Hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed
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