
"The federal government shutdown is now the longest in US history. America's longest government shutdown is becoming more painful by the day. At least 40 million Americans are struggling to get food, more than a million federal workers haven't been paid, health insurance premiums are rising, and flights are getting disrupted. list of 3 itemsend of list Congress has been locked in a standoff over a bill to fund"
"Congress has been locked in a standoff over a bill to fund government services, with Democrats demanding tax credits that will make health insurance cheaper for millions of Americans and an end to federal agency cuts. Democrats won decisive victories in state and local elections this week. President Donald Trump is blaming the shutdown for this setback to the Republican Party. So, will he now be willing to negotiate? Can the two sides agree to a comprise?"
The federal government shutdown is the longest in US history and its effects are worsening daily. At least 40 million Americans are struggling to get food, more than a million federal workers have not been paid, health insurance premiums are rising, and flights are being disrupted. Congress remains locked in a standoff over a funding bill, with Democrats seeking tax credits to reduce insurance costs and to prevent federal agency cuts. Recent Democratic election wins prompted Republican blame on the shutdown and raised questions about willingness to negotiate and the possibility of compromise.
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