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Senator Murphy Slams Dems for Compromising on Shutdown Deal

11/16/2025

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Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized eight Senate Democrats for compromising with Republicans to end the government shutdown, calling it a "mistake."
He said the decision forfeited a political advantage that could have lowered premiums through Obamacare subsidies.
With the government reopened, about 42 million people will regain their SNAP benefits.
Around 20 million people will face higher health insurance premiums due to no ACA subsidy compromise.

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Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized eight Senate Democrats for compromising with Republicans to end the government shutdown, calling it a "mistake."
He said the decision forfeited a political advantage that could have lowered premiums through Obamacare subsidies.
With the government reopened, about 42 million people will regain their SNAP benefits.
Around 20 million people will face higher health insurance premiums due to no ACA subsidy compromise.