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Government Shutdown: Health Care Debate Intensifies Amid Furloughs
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. government shutdown enters its second week as Republicans struggle to frame the health care narrative and its impact.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are committed to fixing health care, signaling a shift from Democrats' criticisms.
- Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, demand health care concessions before backing any funding package, as furloughs mount.
