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Story summary
- The White House plans federal layoffs if a shutdown occurs on October 1, drawing Democratic criticism.
- Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought is accused of using layoffs as leverage against Senate Democrats who blocked stopgap; critics call it extortion.
- Democrats demand extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and reversing Medicaid cuts; 72% want Congress to extend healthcare tax credits.
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