Summary
Congress is at a stalemate over ending a partial U.S. government shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans disagreeing on healthcare funding. Votes in the Senate have not passed, and both sides are blaming each other. Polls show the public is unhappy with both parties' handling of the situation.
Key Facts
- Democrats and Republicans disagree on ending the U.S. government shutdown.
- The shutdown centers around funding for healthcare programs like Medicaid.
- A funding bill passed the House but failed in the Senate.
- A bill needs 60 votes in the Senate to pass, but Republicans have only 53 seats.
- Democrats want to protect healthcare subsidies for low-income people.
- Republicans say Democrats' healthcare proposals add too much spending.
- House Democrats and Senate Republicans plan to meet on Monday to discuss the shutdown.
- A CBS poll shows most Americans are worried about the shutdown's impact on the economy.
