#senate-republicans

#senate-republicans

Republicans and Democrats have been unable to get to a funding compromise. Republicans have accused Democrats of fighting for healthcare for illegal immigrants. Democrats are pushing for Affordable Care Act subsidies to be extended, arguing current expirations could lead to massive premium increases for citizens. If Republican Senators wanted to pass the CR and reopen the government they could, by using the nuclear option to override the 60 vote rule and pass the CR with a simple majority vote.

If Medicaid is cut, my patients will die. I realize I am being dramatic. It is a dramatic situation. They are humans who are doing their best. Please don't allow them to suffer more.