Tyler Kendall

The idea of a full year CR being the only way out of this.

Is that a nonstarter for you?

And what does it tell us about where we stand on Capitol Hill?

Yeah, which is one of the ironies of this whole debate that now Republicans are urging Democrats to vote for Joe Biden's budget plan.

Would that still allow for a debate over Obamacare subsidies?

Is that something that you're interested in for your constituents as open enrollment is set to begin?

Well, I'll tell you what, I appreciate this conversation because it's more detailed than just about any that we've heard.

It's time to start getting down to this debate.

Congressman, I'm wondering what should be the timeline?

Do you want to go down the road of permanently extending subsidies with those collars on them as Democrats have suggested make it permanent?

Or should these be sunset after a year or more?

It does seem punitive at this point, Congressman.

We only have 30 seconds left.

Is that how you see it?

Yeah.

Really fascinating conversation.

Congressman Jason Smith, Republican, Missouri, chairs the House Ways and Means Committee and has been knee deep in this shutdown.

Congressman, thank you.

It's great to have your insights here on Bloomberg.

Congressman, it's good to see you.