Government Shutdown Ends, Healthcare Subsidies Unresolved

After 41 days, a deal to end the government shutdown is reached, reopening federal operations and providing funding for programs like SNAP. Furloughed workers will receive back pay. However, healthcare subsidies remain unresolved, setting the stage for future debates. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski praise the agreement, while Murkowski hopes for a vote on a Democratic proposal to extend tax credits for lower healthcare insurance costs. The package now moves to the House, with ongoing political divisions. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.