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All of us, Republicans and Democrats, who support this bill know that the time to act is now.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the chamber plans to vote on a bill Sunday that could eventually reopen the government.
The legislative package includes the House passed continuing resolution, but this version would last until the end of January.
The CR would also serve as a vehicle for a partial full-year funding legislation known as a minibus.
But it remains unclear whether Democrats will sign on.
Oklahoma Senator Markway Mullen, a GOP negotiator, wasn't too hopeful.
Democrats have pushed for an extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies before they would agree to fund the government.
Healthcare isn't mentioned in this latest plan.
Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
And I urge my colleagues to support a clean, continuing resolution so we can start a real discussion to address their health care mess.
get back to the regular appropriations process, and above all, finally provide relief to the American people.
And I urge my colleagues to support a clean, continuing resolution so we can start a real discussion to address their health care mess.
get back to the regular appropriations process, and above all, finally provide relief to the American people.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a Democratic proposal to agree to a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits is a non-starter.
Minority leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for dismissing the offer, and he argued the Trump administration could choose to find funding for SNAP food benefits and pay air traffic controllers going without pay if it wanted to.
On Truth Social, President Trump reiterated his push for Republicans to terminate the filibuster to end the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a Democratic proposal to agree to a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits is a non-starter.
Minority leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for dismissing the offer.
And he argued the Trump administration could choose to find funding for SNAP food benefits and pay air traffic controllers going without pay if it wanted to.