"WASHINGTON -- Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find a bipartisan resolution that has eluded them as federal workers have gone unpaid, airlines have been forced to cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans."
"President Donald Trump made clear he is unlikely to compromise any time soon with Democrats who are demanding an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, posting on social media that it is "the worst Healthcare anywhere in the world." He suggested Congress send money directly to people to buy insurance."
"Senate Republican leaders have signaled an openness to an emerging proposal from a small group of moderate Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a later vote on the "Obamacare" subsidies. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., who is leading the talks among moderates, said Friday evening that Democrats "need another path forward" after Republicans rejected an offer from Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York to reopen the government and extend the subsidies for a year."
Senators worked through the weekend seeking a bipartisan resolution to reopen the government after a shutdown that has lasted 39 days. Federal workers remained unpaid, airlines canceled flights and SNAP benefits were delayed for millions. President Donald Trump said he was unlikely to compromise with Democrats demanding an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, called the health system "the worst Healthcare anywhere in the world," and suggested direct payments to people to buy insurance. Senate leaders signaled openness to a moderate Democratic proposal to end the shutdown with a later vote on subsidies while negotiators led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen pursued targeted funding bills for food aid and veterans programs.
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