The government appears headed for a shutdown on Oct. 1, with Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal on a short-term spending plan.
The White House and Republicans were seeking a stopgap bill to fund the government through Nov. 21 to give lawmakers more time to negotiate and pass 12 appropriation bills for this fiscal year.
Democrats have rejected the GOP stopgap plan and demanded changes to health care policies, including an extension to Obamacare subsidies that are due to expire at the end of this year.
In response, President Donald Trump and Republicans have said that they’re listening to negotiate with Democrats on health care, but not when it’s used as a bargaining chip in shutdown talks….
Government Shutdowns: Past Lessons and Impacts
