Summary
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has proposed a deal to Democrats to end the government shutdown. He offered a vote on extending Obamacare tax credits if Democrats agree to reopen the federal government. The shutdown, lasting over two weeks, has left many federal workers without pay.
Key Facts
- John Thune is a Republican Senate Majority Leader from South Dakota.
- He proposed giving Democrats a vote on Obamacare tax credits to end the shutdown.
- The U.S. government shutdown has lasted more than two weeks.
- The shutdown has affected federal services and workers' pay.
- Democrats want to extend health care tax credits to prevent insurance premium hikes.
- Republicans want to negotiate government funding only after reopening the government.
- The White House wants to use the shutdown to reduce federal workforce and funding.
- Senate Democrats have blocked the stopgap spending bill multiple times.
