Senate vote to end government shutdown ignites Democrat civil war
Senator King defended his decision to join Republicans in reopening the government, citing a lack of progress on healthcare subsidies.
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Senator King defended his decision to join Republicans in reopening the government, citing a lack of progress on healthcare subsidies.
A group of eight Democratic and Independent senators broke party lines to advance a spending bill ending a 40-day government shutdown, sparking intense internal criticism of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy and leadership.
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