House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to speak to reporters Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers feel the pressure reopen the government,
Democrats, who have been heavy on their demand for health care concessions in the stopgap funding bill, have blocked GOP-backed continuing resolution (CR) from crossing the finish line by more than a dozen votes. Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have advocated Republicans have to bring them to the negotiating table before they can concede.
Republicans, a few days away open enrollmenthave swam Develop your own option till affordable Care ActHealth insurance premiums have fallen for many Americans due to expiring subsidies. Democrats are also considering bills Pay military and federal employees As well as legislation for funding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap).
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 2 pm EDT.
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