SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO/AP) — With the federal government shut down, Republican South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds is clear about what he wants to see happen.

"Let's get government open again, end the Schumer shutdown, and we can talk about all of the other issues that might have to have compromises made on them," Rounds said Wednesday. "But we're not going to sit down and start negotiating until we open up government once again."

Health care is at the heart of the debate, with Democrats wanting Affordable Care Act subsidies extended.

"Democrats are choosing not to vote for a continuing resolution, a bill to temporarily fund the government outside of the appropriations process, because the Republicans are not acknowledging the concern about Affordable Care Act subsidies," Democratic South Da

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