"There have been few signs of progress over the weekend that could be crucial in a funding fight that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay. Top Republicans are working to present a legislative package that would reopen the government into January while also approving full-year funding for several parts of government."
"Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said the pledge to hold a vote on extending the subsidies would be a "wasteful gesture" unless "you have the commitment of the speaker of the house that he will support it and that the president of the United States will sign it". US President Donald Trump has made it clear he is unlikely to compromise any time soon."
Few signs of progress appeared over the weekend in a funding fight that disrupted flights, threatened food assistance for millions, and left federal workers unpaid. Top Republicans are assembling a legislative package to reopen the government into January and provide full-year funding for several parts of government, but Democratic support remains uncertain. Senate leaders cautioned that senators need time to read proposals and that vote counts are not yet clear. Democratic leaders demand an extension of Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies; Republicans have rejected an immediate extension but showed openness to a later vote tied to a moderate-Democrat proposal. If enhanced subsidies lapse, premiums for exchange enrollees are expected to more than double next year. Senator Bernie Sanders warned that a pledge to hold a vote is insufficient without commitments from the House speaker and the president, while President Trump pushed Republicans to consider abolishing the Senate filibuster.
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