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Congress Faces Urgent Deadline to Prevent Government Shutdown

9/16/2025

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Congress must act quickly to prevent a government shutdown as funding negotiations escalate.
Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the stopgap funding measure will not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Democrats warn that millions may face premium increases if these subsidies expire.
Senate leaders Schumer and Jeffries oppose any funding bill without health care provisions.
The fiscal year ends on September 30, prompting urgent action from Congress.

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Story summary

Congress must act quickly to prevent a government shutdown as funding negotiations escalate.
Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the stopgap funding measure will not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Democrats warn that millions may face premium increases if these subsidies expire.
Senate leaders Schumer and Jeffries oppose any funding bill without health care provisions.
The fiscal year ends on September 30, prompting urgent action from Congress.