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Senate Advances Resolution Amid Healthcare Cost Controversy

11/10/2025

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The Senate advanced a continuing resolution to reopen the government, with eight Democrats joining Republicans.
Democratic leaders criticized the move because Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Chris Murphy argued it fails to address healthcare costs.
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned the vote would raise healthcare premiums for over 20 million Americans and threaten Medicaid for 15 million, risking 50,000 preventable deaths annually.

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The Senate advanced a continuing resolution to reopen the government, with eight Democrats joining Republicans.
Democratic leaders criticized the move because Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Chris Murphy argued it fails to address healthcare costs.
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned the vote would raise healthcare premiums for over 20 million Americans and threaten Medicaid for 15 million, risking 50,000 preventable deaths annually.