"GOP leaders plan to put similar bills on the floor next week, possibly including a measure to pay air traffic controllers through the shutdown. Affordable Care Act open enrollment - and the possibility of widespread stoppages to food assistance programs at the beginning of November -could also add pressure on Democrats. What to watch: Republicans are also dangling carrots, talking about wanting to solve the expiring ACA enhanced subsidies. That's the top priority for Democrats."
"Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who participated in the meeting, told Axios there is a realistic plan that Republicans could accept on extending the subsidies - with some changes. But she warned: "Honestly, I think that's fading just because the frustrations of not being able to get into active negotiations on this, on our side." The White House also offered Democrats a lunch once the government reopens, deputy chief of staff James Blair told Punchbowl News. Democrats have been all but begging President Trump to get involved."
Two Georgia Democrats, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, joined Sen. John Fetterman in voting for a GOP-led bill to pay the military and some federal workers. Republican leaders plan similar measures next week, possibly including pay for air traffic controllers. Affordable Care Act open enrollment and potential disruptions to food assistance programs could intensify pressure on Democrats. Republicans are offering to address expiring enhanced ACA subsidies, a top Democratic priority, though talks appear to be stalling. Senate leadership meetings have explored paths forward. Ossoff emphasized that essential workers must be paid and faces reelection in Georgia.
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