Summary
The federal government is shut down because the Senate couldn't agree on a funding plan. Democrats and Republicans disagree on health insurance subsidies and healthcare program cuts. Two members of Congress, one from each party, shared their views on what should happen next.
Key Facts
- The federal government has shut down after Senate Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on funding.
- Democrats want to extend subsidies that help make health insurance more affordable.
- Republicans are willing to discuss healthcare subsidies but only after the government is funded.
- Former President Trump has suggested reducing the number of federal workers if the shutdown continues.
- Some Senate Democrats and an independent voted for a temporary Republican plan to keep the government open for seven weeks.
- Republican Mike Haridopolos hopes more Democrats will support reopening the government.
- Democrat Rosa DeLauro expressed distrust in negotiating with Republicans based on past experiences.
- The shutdown is related to a larger disagreement on budget and spending issues.
