Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown

Government Shutdown Ends: Back Pay for Furloughed Workers, Healthcare Affordability Remains a ConcernThe government officially reopened on November thirteenth after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown, ending the longest in U.S. history. The House of Representatives voted 222-209, with six Democrats crossing party lines, to fund the government through January 30th. President Trump is expected to sign the bill, ensuring back pay for furloughed workers. However, Democrats hopes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies were dashed, leaving millions of Americans facing potential healthcare cost increases. Eight Senate Democrats sided with Republicans, but a promised December vote on ACA subsidies allowed the bill to pass. The shutdowns impact has been severe, with healthcare affordability remaining a pressing issue. 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.