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Senate Stays in Session, Shutdown Continues
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Senate to Stay in Session Until Funding Deal Reached: Shutdown Enters Sixth WeekThe Senate Majority Leader, John Thune, announced that the Senate will remain in session until a funding deal is reached, signaling a strong commitment to resolve the ongoing government shutdown. The shutdown, which began on October first, has now stretched into its sixth week, with increasing bipartisan tension. Democrats proposed a clean continuing resolution and a one-year extension of enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, but Republicans rejected the offer. Republicans aim to finalize and release their own funding package, hoping for a vote this weekend, but securing enough votes for passage remains a challenge. The shutdown has led to many federal services remaining unfunded and countless federal workers being unpaid, with pressure mounting to reach a deal.
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