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Second Week of Government Shutdown Sees Deepening Standoff Over Health Care Subsidies

The federal government shutdown entered its second week on Tuesday with Congress deadlocked and no clear path forward.

The House remains closed, the Senate continues to reject funding proposals, and President Donald Trump is threatening to fire federal workers and deny back pay.

The impasse centers on Democratic demands to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at year’s end and could trigger major health insurance rate hikes. Republicans argue the issue can wait until after the government reopens, while Democrats insist on resolving it now.

Behind the scenes, a small bipartisan group of senators is exploring possible compromises,

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