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Emmer Blames Democrats as Shutdown Sparks Healthcare Debate
10/4/2025
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- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer blames the shutdown on Democrats' 'misguided priorities' and Chuck Schumer's leadership fears.
- Emmer says Schumer's alternative funding would reinstate Medicaid for 1.4 million illegal immigrants, contradicting U.S. law.
- Chuck Schumer attributes the shutdown to President Trump's 'chaos' and urges bipartisan action to lower healthcare costs.
- Emmer says Republicans strengthened Medicaid for intended recipients, not illegals.
