Summary
A bipartisan group of U.S. House Democrats and Republicans proposed a plan to end the government shutdown that has lasted over a month. Their proposal focuses on extending specific healthcare tax credits while introducing reforms to address fraud and transparency. Both parties appear open to discussions, indicating a possible end to the stalemate.
Key Facts
- A bipartisan group of centrist House members introduced a proposal to end the government shutdown.
- The government shutdown has lasted more than a month.
- The proposal includes extending healthcare-related tax credits for two years.
- Additional reforms include measures to prevent fraud and ensure transparency in tax credits.
- Lawmakers from both parties express frustration over the ongoing shutdown.
- The proposal has not been dismissed by Democratic leadership, suggesting willingness to consider it.
- Discussions involve introducing income caps for tax credit eligibility between $200,000 and $400,000 annually.
- Both parties highlight the importance of bipartisan cooperation to reduce healthcare costs.
