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Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned on September 12, 2025, that a government shutdown could occur if Republicans refuse to meet Democrats' health care demands in negotiations.
- This threat follows months of Democratic frustration over funding strategies after their November election defeat, with Democrats insisting on bipartisan talks including health care priorities like the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at year-end.
- Connecticut lawmakers Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, along with Rep. Rosa DeLauro, oppose the GOP spending bill of spring 2025 due to cuts and withheld funds, and advocate for extending premium tax credits to prevent higher insurance costs.
- Schumer emphasized the need for genuine bipartisan talks between Republicans and Democrats, while Blumenthal warned that without renewing the premium tax credits, the stability of the nation's health insurance framework could be seriously threatened.
- Unless bipartisan consensus including Democratic priorities is reached, a shutdown after the September 30 deadline would trigger federal agency closures and halted paychecks, while intensifying partisan blame and threatening coverage for millions.
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