Summary
Senate Democrats have voted for the 10th time to extend a federal government shutdown, disagreeing with Republicans over issues like military funding and healthcare subsidies. This shutdown affects services like air traffic control and national parks. The main disagreement involves healthcare funding, including subsidies related to illegal immigration.
Key Facts
- Senate Democrats voted again to extend the federal government shutdown.
- Democrats also voted against a bill to fund the military, affecting timely payment for service members.
- The shutdown impacts services such as air traffic control and national parks, which are understaffed.
- The main disagreement is over healthcare subsidies, including those involving illegal immigrants.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats are holding out for broader bills that address multiple issues.
- A recent poll shows that many Americans oppose subsidies for services to illegal immigrants.
- Three Senate Democrats supported the defense funding bill alongside Republicans.
- The political blame for the shutdown is increasingly shifting toward Democrats.
