Health care has become a sticking point in congressional negotiations over a stopgap spending bill to avoid a shutdown of the federal government on Oct. 1.
The House passed a continuing spending resolution with bipartisan support on Sept. 19 that would have continued government funding through Nov. 21 at current levels. The Senate failed to approve the measure.
Here’s how health care plays into the standoff between congressional Republicans and Democrats, and the one issue that some observers think might resolve the matter.
What Democrats Want
Democratic leaders have said they will not support a continuing funding resolution unless it includes provisions to strengthen U.S. health care….
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