"The federal government is in the midst of a shutdown that began on Wednesday after the Senate failed to pass the Republicans' continuing resolution that would have funded the government through Nov. 21. Although the GOP controls the Senate 53-47, 60 votes are needed to overcome a procedural hurdle called cloture. Schumer is refusing to back the measure unless Republicans agree to extend healthcare premium subsidies for Obamacare recipients. Those subsidies are set to expire on Dec. 31."
"This is a ridiculous shutdown, the majority whip said. It is caused by Chuck Schumer. He's just a scared old man who's afraid of losing his leadership post. And quite frankly, he's willing to sacrifice Americans, whether it's our working men and women, it's our veterans, our military personnel, TSA agents, women, infants, and children on WIC. The list just goes on and on Time for Chuck Schumer to put the American people before his own political interests, and let's get moving again."
Tom Emmer sharply criticized Chuck Schumer, calling him a scared old man who is obstructing Republicans and accusing him of prioritizing his leadership over Americans' needs. The federal government entered a shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a Republican continuing resolution that would have funded operations through Nov. 21. The GOP controls the Senate 53-47 but needs 60 votes to invoke cloture. Schumer is withholding support unless Republicans extend healthcare premium subsidies for Obamacare recipients that expire Dec. 31. Republicans falsely claim the subsidies provide government healthcare to unauthorized immigrants. Some speculate Schumer fears a primary challenge from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2028, and Ocasio-Cortez declined to comment while emphasizing insurance access for children.
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