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Schumer Urges Republican Negotiation to Avert Government Shutdown

9/30/2025

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Schumer says a government shutdown can be avoided if Republicans negotiate, noting the White House accepted a meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
He hopes for productive talks, contrasting them with past partisan approaches.
He cites health-care concerns—rising premiums and rural hospital closures—and notes the Senate requires 60 votes to pass funding, with Republicans holding 53 seats.

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Schumer says a government shutdown can be avoided if Republicans negotiate, noting the White House accepted a meeting with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
He hopes for productive talks, contrasting them with past partisan approaches.
He cites health-care concerns—rising premiums and rural hospital closures—and notes the Senate requires 60 votes to pass funding, with Republicans holding 53 seats.