Deirdre Walsh
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394 appearances
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first heard Nov 2024
last heard 11 Dec
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That one funds federal agencies through November 21st, and they're going to vote again tonight.
But it takes 60 votes to advance that bill in the Senate.
Senate Democrats are expected to keep blocking it, insisting any deal to reopen the government has to address these health care subsidies that are expiring at the end of the year.
Also this week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is planning to bring up another targeted bill.
that will ensure federal employees who are working during the shutdown get paid.
But there's no real bipartisan talks in the Senate about a way out, and the House hasn't voted or even been in town for a month.
So, I mean, how long can this last, though?
It depends how much longer OMB can keep plugging these holes to keep some programs afloat, and they haven't responded to NPR's request to explain their plans.
For example, air traffic controllers are still working but not getting paid.
If we see more airport delays, that could really be a pressure point.
Democrats also point to November 1st.
That's the start of open enrollment as a possible pivot point when people will get notices about how their premiums are going up.
Another factor is President Trump.
If he gets engaged, that could change the dynamic here.
That's NPR's Deirdre Walsh.
Thank you, Deirdre.
Thanks, Layla.
Top Republican and Democratic leaders remain deadlocked, with little signs of a way out.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says his party did its job, but Democrats are more worried about political pressure from their base.
The top Senate Democrat, Chuck Schumer, says Republicans are feeling pressure to extend health care subsidies that are expiring at the end of the year as part of any agreement.
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