Official government websites are starting to display messages on their homepage blaming Democrats for the government shutdown .

"Due to the Democrat-led shutdown, website updates will be limited until full operations resume," the State Department's website reads.

Disagreements over funding stem from a deadlock in Congress over Democratic demands over health care - and Republican efforts to kick that can down the road.

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At issue are tax credits that have made health insurance through the Affordable Care Act more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. The credits are set to expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn't extend them - which would more than double what subsidized enrollees currently pay for health insurance premi

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