Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
Majority Leader Thune rejected Democratic healthcare demands as unserious while claiming a government shutdown remains avoidable with compromise.
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Majority Leader Thune rejected Democratic healthcare demands as unserious while claiming a government shutdown remains avoidable with compromise.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns of a potential government shutdown if Democrats don't reduce their health care demands. With a Wednesday deadline looming and President Trump canceling leadership meetings, both parties remain deadlocked over spending priorities and federal worker layoffs.
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