Iowa (KCRG) - As the Senate moves forward with a bill that could bring an end to the ongoing government shutdown, Iowa lawmakers are sharply divided on what the deal means for the country’s future.

The House still needs to approve the plan before it reaches the president’s desk, but reactions from both parties are already pouring in. Iowa Democrats are expressing frustration with the agreement — saying party leaders should have held out for stronger commitments on health care subsidies. At least two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are now calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down, arguing the party needs new leadership willing to fight harder on those priorities.

“Senator Chuck Schumer was unable to lead this party at the exact moment it was time to fight. i thi

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