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Democrats Blame Republicans for Looming Government Shutdown

9/25/2025

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Democrats led by Hakeem Jeffries plan to blame Republicans for a potential government shutdown.
Jeffries calls the Republican-led funding plan partisan, with no bipartisan support, harming healthcare.
The House passed a funding extension along party lines; Democrats opposed.
Democrats seek Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expiring in 2025 and criticize Republican Medicaid restrictions.
Democrats proposed funding resolution; Republicans rejected it.

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Story summary

Democrats led by Hakeem Jeffries plan to blame Republicans for a potential government shutdown.
Jeffries calls the Republican-led funding plan partisan, with no bipartisan support, harming healthcare.
The House passed a funding extension along party lines; Democrats opposed.
Democrats seek Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expiring in 2025 and criticize Republican Medicaid restrictions.
Democrats proposed funding resolution; Republicans rejected it.