Summary
Congress is nearing approval of a bill to reopen the U.S. federal government after a long shutdown. Democrats, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, wanted the bill to include health care tax credits but were unable to secure them. Jeffries supports Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer despite some Democrats siding with Republicans to advance the bill.
Key Facts
- Congress is close to passing a bill to end the government shutdown.
- The shutdown has lasted almost six weeks.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on Democrats' goals for health care tax credits.
- Some Democratic senators voted with Republicans on the funding bill.
- The bill will not include the desired health care tax credits.
- Jeffries backs Senate Leader Chuck Schumer amid some party criticism.
- Senate Democratic cooperation with Republicans has drawn mixed reactions.
- The conflict centers around funding and health care issues.
