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Lawmakers Urge Bipartisan Action Amid Government Shutdown Crisis

11/4/2025

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U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) criticized Democrats for leveraging the government shutdown for political gain and neglecting funding duties.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) acknowledged the shutdown but said it is not the right tactic to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and warned about food insecurity affecting 42 million Americans.
Both lawmakers highlighted the negative impact on federal workers and the economy and urged bipartisan cooperation to resolve the crisis.

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U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kansas) criticized Democrats for leveraging the government shutdown for political gain and neglecting funding duties.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) acknowledged the shutdown but said it is not the right tactic to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and warned about food insecurity affecting 42 million Americans.
Both lawmakers highlighted the negative impact on federal workers and the economy and urged bipartisan cooperation to resolve the crisis.