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Fetterman Urges Democrats to Prioritize Reopening Government

10/26/2025

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Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized his party's strategy during the 25-day government shutdown and urged reopening before addressing expiring Obamacare subsidies.
The expiring Obamacare subsidies are a factor blocking a deal with Republicans.
Fetterman diverged from most Democrats by endorsing GOP-backed measures to fund the government and pay military personnel.
He warned Democrats' cooperation is lacking and urged a straightforward approach, saying, 'America is losing in this place now.'

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Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized his party's strategy during the 25-day government shutdown and urged reopening before addressing expiring Obamacare subsidies.
The expiring Obamacare subsidies are a factor blocking a deal with Republicans.
Fetterman diverged from most Democrats by endorsing GOP-backed measures to fund the government and pay military personnel.
He warned Democrats' cooperation is lacking and urged a straightforward approach, saying, 'America is losing in this place now.'