The U.S. federal government is starting another week without a resolution to the shutdown.

Congress is not expected to take action Monday, as lawmakers are observing the Columbus Day federal holiday. Over the weekend, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers held firm on their positions as more consequences of the shutdown emerged.

"This is about the cost of people's health care," said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.

"Easiest way to remedy this is for [Senate Minority Leader] Chuck Schumer to open up the government," contended Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.

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