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Stark County's congressional representatives are split on how to end the shutdown, with the main disagreement centered on Affordable Care Act tax credits.

The shutdown has furloughed federal workers and threatens to halt programs like SNAP benefits as of Nov. 1.

U.S. Representatives for Stark County are split on the route to ending the federal government shutdown.

Democratic Congresswoman Emilia Sykes wants a provision extending Affordable Care Act tax credits included in the legislation to reopen the government.

Republican Congressman Michael Rulli says the government must reopen before negotiations on the tax credits can begin.

The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 is the second-longest in U.S. history , with no end in sight.

The Republican-contro

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