Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware talks about the ongoing government shutdown
Senator Coons accused President Trump of leading illegal, politically motivated layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing shutdown.
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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) discusses the third week of a federal government shutdown, criticizing President Trump's administration for "politically motivated" layoffs and highlighting the urgent need to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent rising healthcare costs.
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