Democrat Says Shutdown ‘A Real Problem’ Minutes After Voting To Keep Government Closed

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Democrat Says Shutdown ‘A Real Problem’ Minutes After Voting To Keep Government Closed

1 sourceUpdated Oct 8, 2025

Senate Democrats are largely toeing their party line in the second week of the government shutdown, holding firm on extending Obamacare subsidies despite some legislators acknowledging the detrimental effects of a…

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