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A U.S. government shutdown, stalled by a healthcare funding dispute, continues into its longest duration, with lawmakers urging compromise.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., urged an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling for a continuing resolution to reopen federal operations before addressing healthcare policy.
Speaking on October 3, 2025, Graham emphasized bipartisan cooperation, pledged to donate his salary to a veterans nonprofit, and expressed frustration over the political stalemate.
The shutdown, rooted in a dispute over extending pandemic-era Affordable Care Act tax credits, has stalled due to the Senate’s 60-vote threshold, allowing Democrats to block funding without Republican support.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries warned millions could face higher healthcare costs if the credits expire.
Despite calls for compromise, no resolution is in sight, with President Trump preparing for federal layoffs and cuts.
Un cierre del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, estancado por una disputa de financiamiento de la atención médica, continúa en su duración más larga, con los legisladores instando a un compromiso.