SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eight days in to a federal shutdown, Democrats are holding firm. They say the goal is to preserve affordable health care for millions of Americans.

“I think Democrats are using the only bit of leverage we have right now just to fight for people's health care,” U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Wednesday during a conference call with reporters. “President Trump controls the White House, the House and the Senate. We are trying very hard to take a stand now on health care, because we want to stand with the American people who will not be able to afford it and are terrified. “

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