House Republican Insists Shutdown Will Last Beyond Thanksgiving
Rep. Tim Burchett predicts the ongoing government shutdown will persist beyond Thanksgiving, citing the need for Democrats to concede on healthcare issues. He believes that negotiations will only occur after Democrats are willing to come to the table and discuss expanding health care subsidies. Republicans maintain their position, while Democrats are focused on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, a stance Republicans view as a nonstarter. Republicans view the program as broken, and are therefore unwilling to negotiate until the government is reopened.
John Q. Hosedrinker