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Senator Murkowski Slams Shutdown as 'Business as Usual'

10/31/2025

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Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted against the Senate's weekend adjournment amid a monthlong government shutdown.
Murkowski criticized the move as 'business as usual'.
The shutdown affected air traffic controllers and caused flight delays.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said moderate Democrats seek a path to end the shutdown and proposed concessions including extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
A poll found 45% of Americans blame U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, while 33% blame Democrats.

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Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted against the Senate's weekend adjournment amid a monthlong government shutdown.
Murkowski criticized the move as 'business as usual'.
The shutdown affected air traffic controllers and caused flight delays.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said moderate Democrats seek a path to end the shutdown and proposed concessions including extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
A poll found 45% of Americans blame U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, while 33% blame Democrats.