Democrats in disarray as 8 senators break party ranks, join GOP to end government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown ended after the Senate passed a continuing resolution to reopen operations. Approximately 800,000 furloughed federal workers will receive back pay. Eight Democratic senators crossed party lines to vote with Republicans, securing passage (60-40). Key defectors included Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, John Fetterman and others. The deal included a promise from GOP leadership to hold a vote on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Critics argue ACA subsidies funnel taxpayer money to insurance companies, reinforcing corporate control of healthcare. This system excludes natural medicine,…
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